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From the Ground Up

Interior view of structural steel framing and metal stud installation during building construction

From the Ground Up: Structural Steel Inspections

Structural steel inspections ensure connections, alignment, and welds meet design requirements before loads are transferred through a structure...
Technician performing soil testing in a construction materials laboratory using standard testing equipment

From the Ground Up: Soil testing in the lab

Soil and aggregate testing in the lab helps ensure materials meet project requirements before they’re used in the field...
Technician performing compressive strength testing on a concrete cylinder in a laboratory compression machine

From the Ground Up: Concrete Testing – Lab

Concrete cylinders are tested in the laboratory to measure compressive strength and confirm that concrete continues to perform as expected after placement...
Field technician performing a concrete slump test during on-site materials testing

From the Ground Up: Concrete Testing On-Site

Field concrete testing verifies slump, air content, temperature, and strength so concrete performs as designed during construction...

From the Ground Up: Earthworks Part I

Earthworks prepare a site for construction by shaping, grading, and stabilizing soil before foundations and infrastructure are built...

From the Ground Up: Earthworks Part II

Good soil isn’t judged by appearance. It’s proven through testing. Once subgrade conditions are approved and fill placement begins, the focus shifts to verification. This is where Field Density Testing (FDT) plays...

From the Ground Up: Earthworks Part III

Sometimes soil needs more than compaction to perform as intended. While many sites can be prepared through proper grading, moisture control, and compaction, some soils require additional treatment to become stable and...