Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections

With Summit, you get expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence from the ground up.

Summit’s reputation is built on the bones of reliability, versatility, and trust. In fact, these are values that not only drive our Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and Special Inspections (SI) team, but the firm at large. From downtown developments to large-scale private campuses, our work ensures that each structure stands on a foundation of quality and integrity.

Our accredited laboratory and field technicians bring a technical expertise borne of experience to every phase of construction, from soil testing and concrete inspection to steel fabrication and post-tension observation. Accredited by AASHTO Resource, we deliver dependable results that owners, developers, and contractors can count on to make confident, timely decisions.

Just as important as our technical capabilities is our commitment to collaboration. Our team works seamlessly with contractors, designers, and owners to keep projects on schedule and within scope, while maintaining a consistent focus on safety and performance. With every test, inspection, and report, we help ensure that your project not only meets code but exceeds expectations.

Our team of certified and cross-certified inspectors and technicians throughout the southeast and Atlantic coast maintain various industry-leading certifications through:

We employ top project staff on-site, including 4 ICC Masters of Special Inspections (MSI) — the highest certification available through the ICC.

Built Right from the Ground Up.

Our capabilities are built on a foundation of institutional experience and proven results and speak to the breadth of knowledge our team brings to every project.

Verification of Soils

Earthwork and Grading

Bearing Capacity (DCP) Evaluations

Field Density Testing

Special/Deep Foundations

Verification of Soils

Earthwork and Grading

Bearing Capacity (DCP) Evaluations

Field Density Testing

Special/Deep Foundations

ICC Soils

ICC Reinforced Concrete

ICC Structural Masonry

ICC Structural Steel and Bolting

ICC Field-Bolt Steel Connections

ICC Structural Welding Connections

ICC SFRM/TFIFRM Fireproofing

PTI Post-Tensioned Concrete

All Associated Laboratory Testing

ICC Soils

ICC Reinforced Concrete

ICC Structural Masonry

ICC Structural Steel and Bolting

ICC Field-Bolt Steel Connections

ICC Structural Welding Connections

ICC SFRM/TFIFRM Fireproofing

PTI Post-Tensioned Concrete

All Associated Laboratory Testing

Contact

Steve Fenton, PE, MSI
Geotech & CMT/SI Manager

919.732.3883 || steve.fenton@summitde.com

Ben Jackson, EI, ICC
Operations Manager

919.732.3883|| ben.jackson@summitde.com