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Ensuring Quality with Comprehensive Materials Testing

Materials testing is a vital part of the construction industry, ensuring that all materials—whether surface coatings or structural components—are safe, durable, and compliant with industry standards. Understanding the properties of your materials is essential to maintaining structural integrity and long-term performance in any construction project.

At Construction Materials Testing (CMT) in Houston, Texas, we provide essential material testing services for the building and construction industry. In addition to our on-site testing capabilities, we operate a fully accredited, state-of-the-art material testing laboratory, where we conduct a wide range of in-depth analyses.

When materials cannot be fully or comprehensively tested on-site, they are transported to our lab for extensive evaluation. Through rigorous testing, we identify potential issues and provide our clients with precise reports detailing material composition and performance, ensuring confidence in every project.

Materials Testing Laboratories: Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance

A material testing lab is an off-site facility designed to conduct thorough assessments of construction materials. These labs handle a full range of tests that cannot be performed on-site, ensuring comprehensive evaluation and compliance with industry standards.

AASHTO, A2LA, and USACE Accredited Labs

At Construction Materials Testing (CMT), we utilize fully accredited and certified laboratories to ensure the highest level of testing accuracy and reliability. Our labs hold certifications from two of the most recognized industry bodies: AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials), USACE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) and A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation).

Why Accreditation Matters


  • A2LA Certification
    A2LA-certified labs are accredited by a non-governmental, non-profit organization that ensures testing facilities meet strict quality and competency standards. This certification guarantees that material testing is conducted with precision and provides reliable, accurate data for construction projects.

  • • AASHTO Accreditation
    AASHTO-certified labs undergo rigorous evaluation through the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) to verify their competence in conducting standardized construction material tests. As the largest and most widely recognized accrediting body in the construction materials sector, AASHTO accreditation ensures that laboratories adhere to the highest industry standards, making their results widely accepted and trusted across the industry.

By working with AASHTO-accredited and A2LA-certified labs, CMT guarantees accurate, compliant, and high-quality material testing services, providing confidence and reliability for every construction project.

What We Offer At CMT

At Construction Materials Testing (CMT), we are a trusted leader in the construction industry, serving as the go-to partner for firms and building companies. What sets us apart from other testing providers is our unmatched level of customer service, highly trained and certified field testing staff, and industry-leading laboratory accreditations.

In addition to A2LA and AASHTO accreditation, our testing labs hold more certifications than most in the industry, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. Our commitment to quality and compliance makes us a preferred choice for construction material testing.:


  • CCRL

  • NVLAP

  • USACE

  • Department of Transportation for the states we operate in (TDOT, DOTD, MDOT, FDOT, NCDOT, GDOT, ALDOT, TxDOT)

We also believe it is our extensive range of testing facilities and services, including:


  • Concrete Testing and Monitoring (We have a fully comprehensive concrete testing laboratory)

  • Soil testing for construction

  • Masonry Testing and Monitoring

  • Structural Steel Assessments

  • Earthwork Surveillance

  • Concrete and asphalt mixture design

  • Fireproofing assessment and testing

  • Foundation construction assessment and monitoring

  • Coatings and paint inspection and testing

  • Concrete coring

Contact Construction Materials Testing

If you require the materials on-site and used for any construction projects your firm is working on, contact CMT today to find out more about our concrete, asphalt, and soils laboratories and the tests we use.


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