On-Site QA/QC Inspection

Construction QA/QC

Materials Testing & Special Inspection Compliance

MSET provides construction materials testing (CMT) and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) inspection for civil, structural, and infrastructure projects. Certified field technicians verify project compliance against contract specifications, ASTM/AASHTO test methods, IDOT standards, and IBC Special Inspection requirements.

Field inspection capabilities include nuclear density earthwork compaction, plastic concrete sampling, asphalt paving density monitoring, structural steel connection inspection, subgrade proof rolling, and foundation bearing verification.

Daily field reports are logged by certified technicians and reviewed by a Licensed Professional Engineer prior to distribution.

Inspection Certifications

Field inspectors hold certifications from ACI (Concrete Field Testing), ICC (Special Inspector), NICET, and IDOT (QC/QA Trained). Test documentation includes test location mapping, technician sign-off, and PE review.

2005 Year established

IL · WI · IN Service locations

Capabilities

What We Inspect & Test in the Field

Earthwork

Compaction Monitoring

Nuclear gauge density testing, proctor compaction comparison, and fill placement monitoring. Documentation meets IDOT, local agency, and private project requirements.

Concrete

Concrete Testing

Slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, and compressive strength cylinders. Cast, cured, and tested in our AASHTO-accredited laboratory.

Asphalt

Hot Mix Asphalt Testing

Field density testing, asphalt core extraction, and pavement acceptance documentation. Mix design review and comparison to approved job mix formula.

Structural

Structural Steel Inspection

Visual weld inspection, anchor bolt verification, structural connection review, and field documentation for steel-framed structures under IBC requirements.

Subgrade

Proof Rolling & Subgrade Review

Subgrade assessment prior to fill or pavement placement. Proof roll observation and unsuitable material documentation under PE direction.

IBC

Special Inspection

IBC Special Inspection for concrete, masonry, soils, and structural steel. Statement of Special Inspection, threshold inspections, and final compliance letter at project completion.

Our Process

From Project Setup to Final Compliance Letter

Project Setup

Review of plans, specifications, and geotechnical report. Development of a project-specific inspection checklist and test frequency schedule meeting contract requirements.

Preconstruction

Review of submittals including concrete mix designs, asphalt mix designs, and compaction specifications. Acceptance criteria communicated clearly before work begins.

Field Mobilization

Certified technicians dispatched from South Elgin or MSET North. Technician qualifications documented and available to the project owner and general contractor.

Field Testing

Tests performed at specification frequency. Failing results reported to the contractor immediately with documentation. Retesting after remediation recorded and reported.

Daily Field Reports

Daily field reports issued via email. Includes test results, work observed, location references, and pass/fail determinations signed by the testing technician.

PE Review & Certification

Periodic PE review of test results and field documentation. Final summary report or letter of compliance at project completion, sealed by a licensed PE where required.

Inspection Areas

Construction Materials We Test & Inspect

Earthwork

Earthwork & Fill

Subgrade preparation, engineered fill, embankment construction, and trench backfill. Nuclear and sand cone density testing.

Concrete

Concrete & Masonry

Cast-in-place concrete, precast placement, masonry mortar and grout. Cylinder fabrication, curing, and compressive strength testing.

Pavement

Asphalt & Pavement

HMA placement monitoring, field density testing, and acceptance documentation for roadway, parking, and site paving. Correlation to approved job mix formula.

Structural

Structural & Steel

Structural steel connections, anchor bolts, post-installed anchors, and framing inspection for commercial and institutional structures per IBC Special Inspection requirements.

Scope of Services

Common Deliverables

Our inspection program documentation is thorough and PE-reviewed, built to hold up to owner, agency, and regulatory review.

Daily field reports

Nuclear density test results with pass/fail determinations

Concrete cylinder compressive strength reports

Asphalt field density and core results

Proof roll observation and subgrade acceptance reports

Special Inspection threshold inspection records (IBC)

Final project summary report

PE-sealed letter of compliance (where required)

Project Types

Who We Work With

We serve public agencies, private developers, and contractors who need certified inspection and reliable field documentation.

IDOT roadway and bridge construction

Municipalities and county highway departments

General contractors on commercial and public projects

Structural engineers of record requiring special inspection

Residential subdivision earthwork monitoring

Private developers and site contractors

Tollway and airport construction projects