The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) is a trusted provider of construction materials testing. We help clients ensure materials and infrastructure are durable, high-quality, and compliant during construction, repair, and renovation.
How is Materials Testing Beneficial to the Construction Industry?
Materials testing is essential in construction to verify properties, performance, and durability. It reduces risk, prevents costly rework, and ensures materials meet design and regulatory requirements. Testing supports material selection, enables early issue detection, and helps keep projects on schedule. It applies to a wide range of construction materials and components, including:
- Coatings
- Cement
- Concrete
- Composites
- Polymers
- Steel
- Structural metals
Our Material Testing Services
ATS FoC offers comprehensive materials testing for owners, engineers, contractors, and developers, from preconstruction through long-term performance monitoring. Our services include prequalification testing, on-site sampling and testing, quality assurance and control, mix design verification, and forensic analysis for failure investigation and dispute resolution. We provide concise, actionable reports with clear data interpretation, thorough documentation, and recommendations tailored to your project. Our technicians perform a wide range of materials testing, including:
- Abrasion resistance
- Accelerated weathering
- Adhesion
- Bend
- Chemical analysis
- Compressive strength
- Hardness
- Nondestructive testing, including ground penetrating radar, pulse velocity, and impact echo
- Petrography
- Physical analysis
- Shear
- Tensile strength
- Thermal
- Water and air infiltration
We conduct testing in accordance with industry guidelines and ASTM and ISO standards.
Our Commitment to Service Excellence
Our technicians have decades of combined experience in materials science, field evaluations, laboratory analysis, inspections, design assistance, and litigation support. Each team member is trained in industry best practices and maintains current certifications to ensure consistent, accurate results. Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited and ISO 9001:2015-registered testing lab offers customizable test programs and rapid turnaround for time-sensitive projects. All testing is performed in accordance with client requirements or recognized standards such as ASTM and ISO, and our equipment is maintained and calibrated for accuracy.
Contact Us
Whether you need routine laboratory testing, engineering, petrography, or consulting, ATS FoC delivers reliable testing, guidance, and assurance for your project. Call +1 (888) 287-5227 or complete our web form to discuss your needs and schedule a consultation.
