Construction Materials Field Observations/Testing and Laboratory Services

Arias provides observation and materials (soils, concrete, aggregate and steel) testing services for construction projects. Our services listed below may be provided on an on-call or full-time basis, with laboratory testing performed in our main or branch laboratories.  If project needs dictate, Arias can provide an on-site laboratory to support our field personnel and the project team.

• Foundation Construction
• Earthwork and Site Preparation
• Aggregate Materials
• Asphalt Materials
• Portland Cement Concrete
• Structural Steel
• Reinforcing Steel
• Concrete and Asphalt Mix Designs
• Post-Tension Concrete
• Soils and Soil/Lime/Cement Mixtures
• Roofing Systems
• Pre-Cast Concrete Components
• Masonry and Grout
• Special Inspections

Arias Laboratory & Staff Certifications/Accreditations

Arias' main laboratory is located at our headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. Our main laboratory has certifications/accreditations as listed below. Our Eagle Pass laboratory is accredited by the USACE and is located within 100 miles of Laughlin AFB.

• American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL)
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• San Antonio District Office of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
• Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL)

Arias’ staff includes licensed professional engineers, engineers-in-training, field and laboratory technicians, and administrative support personnel.  Technicians are certified through industry-related agencies such as: 

• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
• American Welding Society (AWS)