Jan 3

How Civil Materials Testing Maximizes Construction Schedules and Budgets

Jan 3, 2020

New construction developments are often considered to be high stake projects that require adherence to strict budgets and timelines over the course of the construction period. This creates a necessity for producing high quality work while maintaining budget and... Read more

Dec 27

Fun Fact Friday: Atterberg Limits Testing

Dec 27, 2019

Atterberg Limits Testing is just one of the testing methods that Encorus’s Civil Testing Group uses to determine properties of soil. According to ASTM International, Atterberg Testing Limits are six limits of consistency in soils that were defined by Albert Atterberg.... Read more

Sep 13

Fun Fact Friday: The Importance of Professional Guidance Through the Environmental Permitting Process

Sep 13, 2019

Many levels of government have their own sets of environmental regulations and permit requirements applicable to business owners, land developers, and more. On a federal level, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) operates to regulate... Read more

Apr 12

Fun Fact Friday: Petrographic Testing

Apr 12, 2019

When building any type of structure, it is important to make sure that the materials you are using are structurally sound to guarantee the integrity and longevity of the structure. Some of the most common materials that are used in modern construction are concrete... Read more

Feb 1

Safety Precautions to Take While Visiting a Construction Site

Feb 1, 2019

Encorus Group staff often visits the job sites where concepts are brought to reality. These visits are part of the materials testing and inspection services that Encorus offers. Our Civil Testing and NDE groups are also constantly visiting construction sites to... Read more