Special Inspections

& Materials Testing

Construction materials professionals evaluating a field sample at an active construction site.

Construction quality depends on consistent oversight throughout the building process. Our special inspections and materials testing services help owners, contractors, architects, and engineers verify that materials and workmanship meet project specifications and applicable requirements, providing clear documentation and practical support to help keep construction moving forward.

BUILT RIGHT.
VERIFIED ALONG THE WAY.

People discussing architectural blueprints in an office, with a yellow construction helmet on the table.

Special inspections provide an added level of oversight during construction, helping verify that critical materials, installations, and workmanship meet approved project requirements. CME works alongside owners, contractors, architects, and engineers to identify concerns early, document field conditions, and provide clear, practical communication throughout construction.

SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES

  • Concrete

  • Soils & Earthwork

  • Structural Steel

  • Structural Masonry

  • Post Installed Anchors

  • Coring

  • Fireproofing

  • Firestopping

  • Asphalt

TESTED IN THE FIELD.
TRUSTED IN THE BUILD.

Reliable materials testing gives project teams the information they need to make confident decisions throughout construction. CME provides field and laboratory materials testing to evaluate materials, document results, and help verify that construction meets project specifications and applicable requirements.

Concrete slump testing being performed to evaluate fresh concrete during construction.
  • Concrete

  • Soils

  • Post Installed Anchors

  • Structural Steel

  • Structural Masonry

  • Fireproofing

  • Asphalt

Field testing

  • Concrete

  • Soils

  • Structural Masonry

  • Cores

  • Aggregate

  • Fireproofing

  • Asphalt

labratory testing

AASHTO ACCREDITED.
BUILT FOR CONFIDENCE.

  • E329 • Concrete

  • E329 • Soil

  • E329 • Spray Fire Resistive Materials

  • D3740 • Soil

  • C1077 • Concrete Aggregates

CME’s laboratory is a fully R18 AASHTO accredited laboratory, providing project teams with testing backed by recognized standards for quality and technical competence.

CLEAR RESULTS.
PRACTICAL COMMUNICATION.

Testing is only useful when the information can be understood and acted on. CME provides clear documentation and responsive communication to help project teams understand field conditions, address concerns, and make informed decisions as construction progresses.