Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Company

When constructing a building, it is essential to ensure the integrity and strength of the structure. Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and Special Inspections (SI) can help to identify quality issues, highlight potential risks, and assist with engineering decisions.

These tests act as preventive measures which help in avoiding expensive repair or renovation work. They also reduce risks during construction of the U.S. military projects. CMT and SI are also important for keeping a project in line with applicable legal requirements, such as occupational safety and environmental regulations as per the U.S. military standards.

Building code compliance as per U.S. military standards

KG Consulting specializes in military construction and in overseeing the general contractor’s quality control program for military constructions in Japan. Our professionals offer you laboratory validation by US Army Corps of Engineers and the special inspections are complied with International Code Council’s (ICC) and International Business Code (IBC).

As MilCon and other military projects are unique, they do not fall under local building government. We safeguard stakeholders by reducing potential compliance isuses and failed inspections. Get our accurate and independent “third party inspection oversight” for your project’s success.

Avoid long travel and waiting time.

Special inspections involve tests and observations of materials, fabrication, erection, or placement of components and connections critical to the building’s structural integrity.

They are a form of quality assurance during the construction phase and are required by the International Building Code to ensure that the building can withstand extreme loading conditions like earthquakes and high winds.

Our representatives perform a special inspection to determine compliance with the building design.

Some of our special Inspection certifications include -

Reinforced concrete
Foundation Observations
Structural steel and high strength bolting, welding observations
Reinforcing Steel Observations
DSA structural masonry observations
Fire Stopping and Fire Proofing Observations
Density testing of structured fills using Nuclear Density Gauges
Non-Destructive Testing of Metals (UT, PT, MT, and VT)
Concrete Construction Observations

The laboratory testing services for construction materials testings include -

Soil sampling and testing analysis
Concrete mix design review
Compressive strength testing of concrete, grout and mortar Post-installed anchor load testing
Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete and Timber
Building integrity testing using drones, thermal imaging cameras, and other specialized equipments
Asphalt sampling and testing laboratory testing

Easy accessibility to accredited testing labs and resources

Our materials testing laboratory allows engineers and technicians to perform timely quality control testing for earthwork, reinforcement, concrete and other building materials for construction projects. Our offerings for MilCon and U.S. military go beyond the standard of a local building department.

Equipped with state-of-the-art equipments and adhering to strict quality assurance guidelines, our fleet of laboratories enables you to quickly respond to construction needs. Our local knowledge and associated laboratories enhances our ability to provide efficient and effective testing services.

We also provide advice during design, meticulously inspect plans, confirm the agreement complies with regulations prior to construction commencement, investigate progress throughout the process and hand out occupancy certificates when it is all finished. We are also available to provide quality assurance representation for the customer if needed. These are usually part of the construction management services, but are an extension of our core U.S. military services.