An in-house lab built around project velocity.
Most geotechnical firms send samples out. MSET processes them in-house. That means faster turnaround, tighter chain of custody, and engineering staff who are in the same building as the technicians running your tests.
Our facility at 410 Nolen Drive was purpose-built in 2019 to expand our testing capacity and operational efficiency. The laboratory handles soils, aggregate, HMA, concrete, and soil stabilization work — covering both field-driven geotechnical programs and heavy construction QC/QA contracts.
Subcontract laboratory services are available to other geotechnical and pavement engineering firms requiring accredited testing capacity without in-house equipment.
Soils Laboratory
Classification, compaction, strength, and consolidation testing to AASHTO and ASTM standards. Our soils lab supports geotechnical engineering reports, earthwork specification development, and subgrade evaluation for pavement and foundation projects.
HMA & Aggregate Laboratory
Hot mix asphalt extraction, gradation, Marshall and Superpave mix design testing, plus aggregate angularity, soundness, and classification. IDOT District 1 approved for bituminous and aggregate materials on state and Tollway projects.
Stabilization & Mix Design
Soil stabilization mix design for lime, Portland cement, fly ash, and slag stabilization. Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR) mix design with emulsion and foamed asphalt. Available as a subcontract service to geotechnical and pavement engineering firms.
PCC & Concrete Testing
Compressive and flexural strength testing of Portland cement concrete cylinders and beams in support of IDOT and private construction QC/QA programs. Fresh concrete testing including unit weight, slump, air content, and temperature — performed by ACI-certified field technicians.
Available to other engineering firms.
MSET's accredited laboratory is available as a subcontract resource for geotechnical and pavement firms that require accredited testing capacity without maintaining in-house equipment or staff.
- Soil stabilization mix design (lime, cement, fly ash, FDR, CIR)
- HMA mix design verification and extraction/gradation testing
- Aggregate classification and soundness testing
- Geotechnical soils testing — classification, compaction, strength
- Concrete cylinder break program support
- Turnaround options discussed at project initiation
Request Lab Services
Send us your scope or call to discuss sample quantities, test methods, and turnaround requirements. Subcontract agreements available.
Submit a Lab Inquiry →From field collection to signed report.
Our in-house lab eliminates handoffs to third-party facilities — shortening turnaround and keeping your project moving.
Field Collection
Samples are collected by MSET field technicians or received directly from contractors, labeled, and logged into chain of custody at the point of collection.
Lab Receipt & Logging
Samples are received at South Elgin, logged by sample ID, and assigned to the appropriate testing queue. No third-party shipping delays.
Testing & QC Review
Technicians run tests to AASHTO or ASTM methods. Results are reviewed by lab staff and flagged for engineering review where specification compliance is required.
Report Delivery
Test reports are issued in PDF format, PE-sealed where required. Reports are delivered electronically; hard copies available on request.
Need accredited lab testing?
Whether you’re a project owner, contractor, or engineering firm, we’ll get your samples processed quickly and accurately.