Before the structure
Plan for compaction testing, utility backfill monitoring, and foundation observations. Coordinate access and required test locations with the site’s earthwork sequence.
Ohio owners & construction teams
Construction materials testing in Ohio.
Get field observations, material tests, and reporting into one project conversation. Civil Solutions supports Ohio construction teams from earthwork through concrete, masonry, and pavement installation.
Scott Mann Director of Business Development
Geotechnical
+ geostructural engineering
+ geostructural engineering
Construction testing
+ field inspection
+ field inspection
Cincinnati laboratory
+ materials testing
+ materials testing
01Your project / Ohio
A testing plan that follows your project.
The specification tells you what needs to be documented. The construction schedule tells you when. Bring both to the team to define the requested testing and inspection coverage.
During installation
Document concrete tests, reinforcement placement, CMU installation, grout placement, and other agreed inspection activities as the work progresses.
From field to laboratory
CSA’s new Cincinnati laboratory supports the testing conversation alongside field services. Confirm the requested test methods, sample arrangements, and reporting needs with the team.
02Start with a conversation
A clearer scope.
A practical next step.
You don’t need every detail settled to get in touch. Send what you have, and we’ll help identify what’s needed to discuss the work.
Scott MannDirector of Business Development
Useful to have on hand
- Ohio site address and project type
- Current plans and specifications
- Required tests and inspection activities
- Construction dates and laboratory needs
Start a project conversation
What materials and work packages are involved?
Share the Ohio site, construction stage, materials, and testing documents. Scott will connect you with the team to discuss coverage, reporting, and next steps.
Your inquiry goes to Scott Mann at Civil Solutions. How we use your information.
03The team behind the scope
Field experience.
Engineering perspective.
Our field services team is supported by geotechnical and geostructural engineers who understand how the investigation, design, and construction fit together.
Geotechnical + design-build
Subsurface investigations and foundation recommendations, slope stability and stabilization, retaining walls, deep foundations, and excavation support.
2026 capabilities (PDF)Testing + inspection
Earthwork, utility backfill, foundations, concrete, masonry, pavements, retaining walls, and post-tensioned slab observations and testing.
Testing & inspection services (PDF)Related field & engineering experience
Published Civil Solutions work, with the team’s role identified for each project.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Delta Flats
Retaining-wall design & quality control inspection
CSA designed retaining walls and provided quality control inspections for this residential development on Cincinnati’s east side.
- The documented scope covers ten walls, including modular block, soldier pile, and cast-in-place concrete systems.
- The wall layouts addressed hillside constraints, neighboring property, and access through the development.
Ohio River corridor
Water’s Edge Sewer Separation
Temporary shoring, backfill planning & wall monitoring
CSA developed the excavation-support and backfill approach for sewer work beside an existing retaining wall, then monitored the wall during construction.
- The work included excavations reaching 17 feet alongside a 15-foot MSE wall.
- CSA checked wall movement twice each workday and at completion; its project account reports no appreciable movement.
Field services + Cincinnati laboratory
Build a scope around the material.
A concrete placement, soil fill, and masonry installation need different testing conversations. Gather the relevant specifications and expected work sequence, then define field observations, any laboratory work, and report recipients for each work package.
Planning a sample delivery? Contact Scott first to confirm test availability, intake arrangements, and handling requirements.
Discuss laboratory testing04People who understand the work
A Cincinnati team.
A shared project focus.
Scott connects your inquiry with the engineering and field services team. Get the right people involved early, from the initial scope through the work on site.
Andrew Lageman, P.E.
President
M.S. Geotechnical Engineering · University of Kentucky
Justin K. Amlung, P.E.
Geostructural engineering
M.S. Civil Engineering · University of Oklahoma
Daniel Kennedy
Field Services Manager
B.S. Geology · Hanover College
Corbin DeMatteo
Field services
Construction materials testing & inspection
For the planning conversation
Start with the materials your project specifies.
Ohio transportation work and Cincinnati building projects have different reference documents. ODOT's specification library and Cincinnati's commercial forms help your team locate the materials and inspection information to share when defining coverage.
05Before we get started
Good questions.
A better starting point.
Does CSA provide both field testing and inspection in Ohio?
Yes. CSA’s published construction services include materials testing and observations for earthwork, foundations, concrete, masonry, pavement, retaining walls, and post-tensioned slabs. The team confirms the specific coverage for each project.
Can I request testing before the full schedule is final?
Yes. Share the anticipated sequence and any fixed milestones. The team can begin discussing scope, then confirm field scheduling as the contractor’s work plan develops.
Are all construction testing programs the same?
No. Materials, specifications, project roles, and inspection requirements vary. We’ll review the available documents with you so the proposed services match the work that needs to be documented.
Tell us what’s coming next.
Scope Ohio materials testing