Soils & foundations
CSA’s brochure covers earth-fill compaction testing, foundation excavation observations, and monitoring of deep foundation installation. Send the design requirements and work sequence.
Kentucky owners & contractors
Construction materials testing in Kentucky.
Earthwork, foundations, concrete, and masonry all need the right observations at the right stage. Connect your Kentucky project with CSA’s Cincinnati-based field services team.
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 / Kentucky
Follow the construction from the ground up.
Build the testing scope around your project’s materials and construction sequence. We’ll discuss field coverage, laboratory needs, and how the results should reach your team.
Concrete & masonry
Services include fresh concrete tests, test specimen preparation, compressive strength testing, and CMU reinforcement and grout observations.
Site completion
Pavement monitoring and modular block retaining wall observations can be part of the scope. Identify required checks before layers and installations become concealed.
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
- Kentucky project location
- Plans and material testing requirements
- Construction sequence and dates
- Owner QA, contractor QC, or other reporting role
Start a project conversation
Which construction phases need coverage?
Tell us the Kentucky project location, materials and work phases, and the requirements you have. We’ll discuss the appropriate field and laboratory scope with your team.
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.
Taylor Mill, Kentucky
Calvary Christian School
Published materials-testing reference
CSA’s Midwest materials-testing page identifies Calvary Christian School in Taylor Mill in its project photo caption.
- Published under the CSA Materials Testing section.
Walton, Kentucky
Dayton Freight
Published inspection reference
CSA’s Midwest inspections page identifies Dayton Freight in Walton in its project photo caption.
- Published under the Midwest Field Services inspection section.
Field services + Cincinnati laboratory
Plan the handoff from your Kentucky site.
Identify which activities need field coverage and which materials or specimens may need laboratory testing. Coordinate identification, handling, and reporting with the Cincinnati team as part of the agreed Kentucky project scope.
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
Gather the testing and inspection references.
KYTC's manual library includes materials, sampling, and testing references for highway work. Kentucky's building department explains its building review and inspection services. Identify the project type and responsible agency when sharing your testing scope.
05Before we get started
Good questions.
A better starting point.
What materials can CSA test on a Kentucky construction project?
CSA’s published services include soils and earthwork, concrete, grout, foundations, masonry, pavements, and retaining wall construction observations. The team will confirm the applicable tests and coverage for your site.
Does the testing scope include the laboratory work?
Tell us which field and laboratory results the specifications require. The team can discuss a coordinated scope and confirm specimen handling, laboratory testing, and report delivery arrangements.
Who should request construction materials testing?
Owners, contractors, and their project representatives can contact Scott. Identify whether the request is for owner QA, contractor QC, or another project role so the scope and reporting follow the correct requirements.
Tell us what’s coming next.
Scope Kentucky materials testing