LUMEN’s Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) services provide continuity for clients from design through-out construction. LUMEN keeps clients’ construction projects on track with knowledgeable experienced professionals, a full-service in-house materials testing laboratory, and a problem-solving approach that consistently yields creative cost-effective engineering solutions.
LUMEN’s field representatives with vast experience and hold certifications in soils, concrete, masonry, asphalt and steel testing. LUMEN’s field personnel also have the capability and experience to provide special inspections according to the Rwanda Building Code. Continuous training keeps LUMEN’s staff current on emerging technology and new construction materials, products and techniques.
Owners, developers and contractors value LUMEN’s field staff’s capability to quickly and accurately identify the earliest signs of potential issues and then work to resolve problems promptly so projects keep moving forward.
LUMEN is capable of testing a variety of construction materials including soil, concrete, masonry and asphalt.
LUMEN controls the lab schedule so costly construction delays are avoided.
LUMEN uses a creative problem-solving approach to develop and evaluate alternate solutions during pre-construction and as issues arise on-site during construction so clients can make informed decisions.
LUMEN engineers provide technical support to LUMEN’s on-site staff to assist in solving problems in a timely and cost-effective manner.
– International Building Code (IBC and Rwandan Building Code special inspections
– Post-tensioned (PT) concrete
– Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) wall placement quality control
– Floor flatness/levelness testing
– Concrete pH testing
– Structural steel, bolt and weld connections observation and testing
– Fireproofing observation and testing
– Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) special inspections
– Roofing placement observation and testing
– Pavement subgrade evaluation
– Geo-fabric and geo-grid applications
– Asphalt placement quality control and testing
– Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) mix design and field quality control
– In-situ concrete strength evaluation
– Concrete and asphalt coring services
– Concrete Maturity Meter probe placement and data collection
– Paint thickness evaluation