Structural and Environmental Testing

Testing for cementitious materials—assessing strength, durability, and environmental resilience.

Kiwa CMT provides comprehensive structural and environmental testing for concrete, mortar, and other cementitious materials. Our laboratory and site services evaluate flexural strength, impact and skid resistance, freeze-thaw behaviour, and moisture response, supporting compliance, safety, and long-term performance for construction and infrastructure projects.

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Structural and environmental testing measures how cementitious materials perform under mechanical and environmental stresses. Services include:

Flexural and compressive strength testing
Impact and skid resistance assessment
Freeze-thaw and thermal cycling durability
Water absorption and moisture behaviour

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See how Structural and Environmental Testing fits within Kiwa’s broader testing, inspection and certification services - and how we support the built environment at every stage of a project.

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Technical Competence

Accredited laboratory and site testing

Expert Team

Advanced equipment and experienced technicians

Standards Driven

Compliance with BS EN and project-specific standards

Rapid Deployment

Fast turnaround and clear, actionable reporting

Trusted Experience

Proven track record with contractors, asset managers, and local authorities

Scoping

Initial consultation to define testing requirements

Sampling

Sample collection and laboratory preparation

Testing

Mechanical and environmental testing

Reporting

Data interpretation and reporting

Support

Ongoing support through further design, remediation, or compliance

Compliance:

Meet regulatory and project requirements

Durability:

Assess long-term performance under real-world conditions

Risk Reduction:

Identify vulnerabilities before failure occurs

Safety:

Ensure materials meet safety and resilience standards

Evidence:

Provide robust data for approvals and warranties

Who We Work With

Supporting Construction and Infrastructure

• Contractors and Developers

• Structural and Materials Engineers

• Local Authorities

• Asset Owners and Managers

• Consultants

BS EN 12390

(Testing hardened concrete)

BS EN 206

(Lightweight concrete)

BS EN 1338/1339

(Paving and kerb units)

BS EN 12697

(Bituminous mixtures)

Bespoke Specifications

Project-specific requirements

Kiwa CMT delivered flexural strength, freeze-thaw and skid resistance testing for a major highway project, ensuring compliance with specification requirements and supporting long-term asset resilience.

Environmental Durability Testing – Highway Infrastructure

Q: What materials can you test?

A: We test concrete, mortar, paving units, and other cementitious materials.

Q: What environmental tests do you offer?

A: Freeze-thaw, water absorption, thermal cycling, and skid resistance, among others.

Q: Are your tests accredited?

A: Yes, many of our laboratory and site tests are accredited to BS EN standards. Our full UKAS schedule is available at www.ukas.com.

Q: How quickly can I get results?

A: Turnaround times depend on any environmental conditioning time. We pride ourselves on a rapid response service to ensure samples are under test in the laboratory quickly.

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Kiwa CMT delivers UKAS-accredited concrete and mortar testing- helping you ensure quality, compliance, and durability for your construction projects.

Partner with Kiwa CMT for trusted, independent structural and environmental testing - supporting safe, compliant and durable construction.

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