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Ann Arbor, Michigan
Construction Materials Testing in Ann Arbor, MI
Concrete, soil, and aggregate testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan — fresh concrete tests and cylinder breaks, Proctor and nuclear density, gradation, Atterberg limits, and soil corrosivity — by ACI- and NICET-certified technicians, with results reviewed and issued under a documented quality system.
- Dispatched from
- Detroit, MI regional hub (36 mi) · project-based staffing
- Lead time
- Scheduled by phone or proposal; lead time confirmed when the scope is set
- Laboratory
- Sugar Land, TX laboratory under chain of custody, or a mobile laboratory for large projects
- Reporting
- Reviewed and issued under a documented quality system; formatted for owner, engineer, and building-official review
- Serving
- Ann Arbor and the surrounding MI area — Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren
- Coverage
- Michigan statewide · 27 regional hubs
- Technicians
- ACI Grade I · NICET CMT · ICC special inspectors
- Call us
- (346) 420-5425
Scope
What we test in Ann Arbor
Concrete testing services
Fresh concrete sampled and tested at the pour — slump, air content, unit weight, and temperature — with cylinders and beams cast on site and broken in the laboratory on the schedule your specification calls for.
ASTM C172ASTM C143ASTM C231ASTM C173ASTM C138ASTM C1064ASTM C31ASTM C39
Aggregate testing services
Gradation, fines content, specific gravity and absorption, unit weight, abrasion resistance, and stockpile moisture for concrete, base course, and backfill aggregates.
ASTM D75ASTM C136ASTM C117ASTM C127ASTM C128ASTM C29ASTM C131ASTM C566
Soil compaction and density testing
Standard and modified Proctor curves in the laboratory and in-place density by nuclear gauge on every lift, so fill, subgrade, and trench backfill are documented against the specified percent compaction.
Soil classification and index testing
Sieve and hydrometer gradation, Atterberg limits, moisture content, specific gravity, and USCS classification for earthwork acceptance, select-fill verification, and geotechnical reports.
ASTM D6913ASTM D7928ASTM D1140ASTM D4318ASTM D2216ASTM D854ASTM D2487
Soil corrosivity testing
pH and electrical resistivity of backfill for MSE walls, pipelines, and buried structures, reported against the specification limits for metallic and geosynthetic reinforcement.
Special inspection (IBC Chapter 17)
ICC-certified special inspectors for reinforced concrete and soils, reporting to the building official alongside the materials test results, so one agency covers both requirements.
Full scope, standards list, and pricing basis: Construction Materials Testing.
Local conditions
Construction materials testing conditions in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor's construction environment presents conditions that put materials testing at the center of every successful project. Michigan's freeze-thaw cycle — with temperatures routinely cycling below freezing from November through March — makes concrete mix design, placement temperature, and early-strength gain critical decisions rather than afterthoughts. The region's glacially deposited soils vary from well-graded sands and gravels to soft, cohesive clays, making site-specific compaction verification and soil classification essential on any earthwork-heavy job. University campus expansions, mid-rise mixed-use development, and infrastructure rehabilitation all demand defensible data prepared for third-party review. Our technicians are dispatched from the Detroit regional hub to Ann Arbor job sites for scheduled and project-based coverage, performing ASTM-compliant field and laboratory testing of concrete, aggregate, and soil — and delivering clear, documented results that keep your project moving.
Michigan's glacial geology means soils encountered across Washtenaw County can shift from granular fill to low-permeability lacustrine clay within a single site, making ASTM D2487 soil classification and moisture-density relationships (ASTM D698 or D1557) project-specific rather than assumed. Cold-weather concrete placements under ACI 306 conditions are a recurring reality from late fall through early spring, requiring fresh concrete temperature monitoring and adjusted curing documentation on most multi-month projects.
FAQ · Ann Arbor
Michigan winters start early — can you support cold-weather concrete pours in Ann Arbor through the fall and winter months?
Yes. Technicians dispatched to Ann Arbor monitor fresh concrete temperatures at point of discharge per ASTM C1064, verify that placement temperatures meet ACI 306R cold-weather thresholds, and document curing conditions. Cylinder sets cast during cold-weather operations are transported to the laboratory under controlled conditions to avoid freeze damage before adequate strength gain, keeping your pour records defensible if questions arise later.
The soils on my Ann Arbor site look inconsistent across the footprint. How do you handle variable soil conditions during earthwork inspection?
Variable soil conditions are addressed by collecting representative samples for ASTM D2487 (Unified Soil Classification) and establishing project-specific moisture-density relationships via ASTM D698 (standard Proctor) or D1557 (modified Proctor) before earthwork begins. Field compaction is then verified by nuclear gauge (ASTM D6938) or sand-cone (ASTM D1556), referenced against the correct curve for each soil type encountered across the site.
The City of Ann Arbor or MDOT is involved in my project. Will your reports meet their documentation requirements?
Reports are produced under a documented quality system and reference the specific ASTM designations and test edition required by your project specification. MDOT and municipal infrastructure projects typically call out ASTM methods by designation in their special provisions; our technicians perform and document tests to those exact methods. Confirm your specification's required test methods and reporting format with us before work begins so deliverables align with agency expectations.
How fast can a technician be on site in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor work is dispatched through our Detroit, MI regional hub. Scheduled visits are set up by phone at (346) 420-5425; multi-day placements and full-time project assignments are scheduled through a proposal request.
Which office covers materials testing in Ann Arbor, MI?
Field work in Ann Arbor is dispatched through the Detroit, MI regional hub, about 36 miles away. Laboratory testing is performed in Sugar Land, TX under chain of custody, or in a mobile laboratory mobilized to large Ann Arbor projects.
Are the technicians you send to Ann Arbor certified?
Yes. Concrete technicians hold ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I; soils and laboratory technicians hold NICET Construction Materials Testing certifications; special inspection is performed by ICC-certified special inspectors. Where Michigan agencies or owners require state-specific certifications, those are confirmed in the proposal.
Hiring: we staff this work locally. Field technician openings in Ann Arbor · all positions.
Scheduling & proposals
Need construction materials testing in Ann Arbor?
Call to schedule a technician, or send project documents for a written proposal.