Construction Inspection & Testing

Our Materials Testing Division provides full-scope geotechnical, materials testing, and special inspection services utilizing our certified/accredited/licensed laboratory facilities and personnel. From small additions to new high school campuses, hospitals, commercial/industrial complexes, freeways, and airports, our Materials Testing Division has the experienced personnel to provide Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) testing and inspection services for your project.

Ninyo & Moore’s soils technicians are trained by registered geotechnical engineers under accreditation procedures. Our concrete technicians are certified by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Our construction inspectors are certified in the disciplines of concrete, prestressed concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, and soil by the International Code Council (ICC). Additionally, selected personnel are certified by the American Welding Society (AWS), the American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT), the National Institute of Concrete Engineering Technicians (NICET), and the the Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). Our inspectors are also certified by local municipal building inspection departments for which we have performed various public works projects.

Ninyo & Moore offers fully equipped, well staffed, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities performing a range of laboratory testing services under the supervision of a registered professional engineer. Ninyo & Moore’s laboratories are capable of performing a wide variety of soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, steel, and other construction materials testing. Laboratory testing equipment is calibrated annually by representatives utilizing equipment traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and is regularly inspected by the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL).

Ninyo & Moore’s testing laboratories have been inspected and/or accredited by:

  • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
  • American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
  • Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
  • California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
  • Division of the State Architect (DSA)
  • City of Henderson
  • City of Las Vegas
  • City of Los Angeles
  • City of North Las Vegas
  • City of San Diego
  • City of Tucson
  • Clark County
  • International Code Council (ICC)
  • Northwest Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC)
  • Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)

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Client Testimonials

Paul Brown
"For over 25 years, Ninyo & Moore has performed in an outstanding manner on SDUPD as-needed environmental consulting services… Among Ninyo & Moore’s major attributes are a strong understanding of public sector client needs, innovative technical solutions, detailed understanding of regulations, and a proactive, professional relationship with regulators and consultants in the region."
Paul Brown
Program Manager
Environmental San Diego Unified Port District
Michael Grossman, P.E.
"I wanted to personally congratulate you and your team on wrapping up an extremely complex geotechnical project... The Bureau of Engineering, site soils conditions, and complex/revised structural system did not make for an easy scope of services… When faced with adversity your team was up to the task. It worked through a tough re-design/compressed time line, difficult series of approvals, and persevered…"
Michael Grossman, P.E.
Managing Director
AvAirPros: Milestone for Terminal 1.5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Glenn Young
"Thank you for the incredible value, service, quality and impact… We are so appreciative of your commitment, expertise and experience in preparing plans and reports, obtaining superb field contracting services and providing professional field work. You are the best of the best."
Glenn Young
California Department of Resource and Recycling
Mark D. Claussen, PE
"Services provided include hazardous material investigation and documentation; geotechnical evaluation, testing and observation; and, special inspections and testing services. …I highly recommend Ninyo & Moore for all these services to any government agency tasked with the public safety, and providing timely and professional data to support both project schedule and budget development."
Mark D. Claussen, PE
Bond Program Manager
Southwestern Community College
Mark Stapledon
"Ninyo & Moore’s team is responsive, collaborative, and technically knowledgeable… I highly recommend Ninyo & Moore for these services to any other school district due to their excellent service, technical abilities, timely response to any request, and ability to support our schedules and budgets."
Mark Stapledon
Construction Management Supervisor
San Diego Unified School District
Mark Law
"Ninyo & Moore’s staff responded to the City’s needs and worked closely with our Capital Improvement Division to ensure cost effective recommendations and services. Ninyo & Moore’s team services are professional, client oriented, and provide quality reports."
Mark Law
Project Manager
City of Missouri City
Kay Khadem, CCM, PMP, LEED ®AP
"I wanted to take the time to thank you for the service your company provided to ours. We sincerely appreciate your customer service, how you’re always available to handle challenging issues, the excellent work you have demonstrated on every project, and the professional way you conduct business."
Kay Khadem, CCM, PMP, LEED ®AP
Senior Project Manager
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Kevin Huber
"Ninyo & Moore’s consultants have been efficient and extremely responsive and have demonstrated excellent communication skills and quality of work. I am pleased with the value of Ninyo & Moore’s services and am happy to refer them to my associates and other entities in need of their services. We would highly recommend using Ninyo & Moore for any of their services…"
Kevin Huber
Executive Director
Cooperative Strategies

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