Soils & Earthwork
- Nuclear density & moisture (nuclear gauge)
- In-place density (drive-cylinder / sand cone)
- Standard/Modified Proctors, LBR, soil-cement
- Subgrade evaluation, embankments, slope checks
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Construction Materials Testing (CMT) & Inspection
Ensuring quality, strength, and compliance from the ground up through laboratory and field testing services.
REQUEST CMT SUPPORTTurn to NicNevol Engineering for specialized laboratory and field testing that keeps your project compliant, safe, and durable.
Whether you’re building a roadway, resurfacing a parking lot, improving a public park, or installing utility networks, our CMT team verifies that work is performed as designed, with materials that meet specifications and construction methods that follow best practices.
We combine on-site inspection with accredited laboratory testing to confirm grading, compaction, concrete quality, asphalt performance, and more, reducing rework, limiting change orders, and protecting your investment.
Accuracy, Objectivity, and Integrity. Backed by Certifications
Our professional staff includes registered engineers and certified technicians. We work under applicable standards and FDOT requirements to deliver defensible, auditable results.
ACI
FDOT CTQP
NCAT
ASTM / AASHTO Methods
Testing & Inspection Capabilities
Concrete, Grout & Masonry
- Temperature, slump, air content, unit weight
- Yield & water-cement calculations
- Cylinders (4″×8″, 6″×12″), mortar cubes, grout prisms
- Coring & shotcrete sampling
Asphalt (HMA/Superpave)
- Core drilling & thickness verification
- Plant sampling & field density checks
- Extraction/gradation, bulk specific gravity
- In-lab Superpave testing
Structures & Special Inspections
- Pile driving, auger cast piles, drilled shafts, pull tests
- Utility trench backfill & compaction
- Grading/erosion control observations
- Plant inspection & material source verification
Where We Support Your Projects
Roadways & Bridges : new construction, widening, resurfacing, MOT phasing.
Airports : taxiways, runways, aprons, terminal areas.
Utilities : sanitary & storm sewer systems, lift stations, treatment facilities.
Site Development : grading, pads, subdivision housing, parks, transit improvements.
Structural Works : foundations, piles, shafts, structural evaluations.
Our CMT Process
1) Scope & Plan
We align on specifications, schedules, safety requirements, and reporting.
2) Field Operations
Certified technicians perform inspections and sampling with minimal disruption.
3) Laboratory Testing
Accredited methods (ASTM/AASHTO) produce traceable, defensible results.
4) Reporting
Daily logs and formal reports, clear findings, non-conformances, and actions.
5) Issue Resolution
We collaborate with the contractor to correct deviations and keep work moving.
6) Closeout
Final documentation, test summaries, and certifications for turnover.
Laboratory Locations
NicNevol Engineering operates two fully equipped laboratories in Florida, supporting clients statewide with responsive service and reliable testing results.
Jacksonville Laboratory
Headquarters and primary testing facility serving North and Central Florida. Equipped for soil, asphalt, and concrete testing, as well as project inspection support.
Main LabSunrise Laboratory
South Florida laboratory serving FDOT District 4 and nearby counties, specializing in quality control and verification testing for regional infrastructure projects.
South Florida LabWe are proud to note that our Jacksonville laboratory is accredited by AASHTO, while our South Florida laboratory is accredited by CMEC, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance across all testing services.
