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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTION SERVICES
"Quality construction requires quality materials, proper execution and timely
documentation."
BCE Principals, Project Engineers, and Technicians have focused on delivering a
wide range of construction observation and testing services across the Washington
Metropolitan Area.
From materials testing through installation and post-construction monitoring, BCE
provides a full spectrum of construction services, including:
Engineering, Observation and Testing
- Special Inspections per IBC
- Earthwork monitoring and testing
- Testing for shallow and deep foundation systems
- Quality control and quality assurance programs for construction materials and processes
- Field and laboratory testing of construction materials
- Nondestructive evaluation of steel and concrete
- Pre and post-construction surveys of existing structures
- Post-tensioning observation and documentation
- Fireproofing testing and inspection
- Building condition surveys
- Value engineering review
- Inspection of fabrication and batch plants
- Building movement and earth retention system monitoring
- Structural system load test monitoring
- Specifications review
Preconstruction Activities
The preconstruction services offered by BCE, Inc. occur before the first footing
is excavated or the first cubic yard of concrete is placed. During the design of
a project, our construction engineering staff performs:
- Value engineering
- Construction reviews and scheduling assistance
- Plan review for interdisciplinary coordination
- Preparation and/or review of specifications
- Specialty system design and review including:
- Roofing
- Pavement and roadways
- Fireproofing
- Existing condition surveys
Construction Services
Quality construction is a requirement for a successful project. BCE, Inc. helps
the construction team make decisions during construction that are cost-effective,
expedient and correct. Our personnel observe field operations to verify that the
work performed is in compliance with engineering plans and specifications. Our engineering
technicians are certified by both nationally and locally recognized
organizations. We use a fully computerized reporting system which allows test results
and field observations to be transmitted efficiently.
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