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Building Materials Testing & Analysis

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Our Range of Services
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Scanning Electron Microscopy
 

We can undertake materials testing using SEM to determine the chemistry and structure of sample materials.

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Qualitative Analysis

We can undertake materials testing to analyse quantitatively for the presence of cementitious materials using methods based upon BS 4451.

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Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIS) 

Organic materials can be examined using FTIS via attenuated total reflectance through a germanium crystal. By comparison to reference library data, an indicative match can be provided to enable the identification of materials. 

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Combustibility & Flammability Analysis

We can undertake indicative materials sample testing and analysis to determine Combustibility and flammability. 

Fire engineering cannot be understood in isolation and is perhaps better regarded as creating the opportunity to achieve a balance between the competing demands of design, sustainability, functionality and fire performance.

 

We are able to provide a range of services - including; PAS 9980 Surveys, FRAEW's, Forensic Surveying, External Wall Surveys, External Wall Reports, Technical Design Audits, Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Testing Consultancy Advice, Remediation Project Design Review, Fire Strategies, Retrospective Fire Strategies, Expert Witness Services. EWS1 Reports, EWS1 Forms, Project Monitoring. 

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