Introduction
Our firm is pleased to introduce our special inspection agency and testing
laboratory.
Construction Testing Laboratories, Inc. (CTL) is located in the downtown
Tacoma area where we have resided for over ten years. CTL maintains the
highest level of accreditation available for technical competence that is
available in our industry. As set forth in ISO17025:2005 (General requirements
for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories) CTL is accredited
through such accrediting bodies as A2LA, AASHTO (R-18) and in accordance
with ASTM E-329. We also maintain accreditation with the Army Corps of Engineers
(ACOE) CTL and our inspectors are certified through the Washington Association
of Building Officials (WABO) meeting the requirements of several Washington
municipalities.
CTL subscribes to proficiency testing with CCRL and AMRL and is routinely
audited by same. Our laboratory is kept up to date and all equipment used
in testing is calibrated at regular intervals. We have a staff of engineering
technicians and special inspectors that through continuous training and
certification requirements, are kept current on all codes including the
newest building code standard International Code Counsel (ICC). Our inspectors
and laboratory personnel are certified with WABO, ICC, ACI and NICET. Our
firm also carries associate membership with the Association of General Contractors
(AGC) and the Washington Paving Association (WAPA). We offer a full range
of services on a wide variety of projects. Whether your project requires
a full time resident inspector or services on a periodic basis we can accommodate
your schedule.
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