Since our incorporation over 35 years ago, the construction inspection and testing division has been recognized as a leader in providing QA/QC service to our clients. Since 2000 alone, VFL has provided inspection services on over 2000 construction projects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
VFL's laboratory facilities are certified as an AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and a Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL).
The following provides a brief outline of our experience, qualifications, and services offered.
SERVICES OFFERED
Our expertise covers both standard construction inspection services during construction and special consulting and evaluation services.
Standard Inspection Services
Foundation Inspection (footings, caissons, piles)
Soil Compaction Testing
Reinforcing Steel Inspection
Concrete Testing and Inspection
Masonry Inspection
Structural Steel Inspection
Spray Fireproofing Inspection
Asphalt Paving Inspection
Specialty Services
Non-Destructive Testing of Welds
Concrete Core Drilling and Structure Analysis
Non-Destructive Mapping of Reinforcing Steel
Asphalt Pavement Core Drilling and Analysis
Load Testing of Steel and Concrete Structures and Components
Steel Coupon Sampling and Lab Evaluation
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing of Tanks and Piping
Paint Thickness Testing
Paint Adhesion Testing
Chloride Content Testing of Concrete
Forensic and Fire Damage Assessments of Concrete and Steel Structures
QUALIFICATIONS
The Inspection Division is on the approved list or has been qualified by the following agencies:
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
AASHTO
NIST
Delaware Department of Transportation
New Jersey Department of Transportation
Soil Conservation Service
Our individual inspectors have obtained training or certifications from, or in accordance with guidelines from the following agencies:
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
American Welding Society (AWS)
American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT)
Q/C Resource (nuclear density gauge training)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
RECENT INSPECTION PROJECTS
We have provided inspection and testing services on many of the largest scale projects in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware during the last 5 years, as well as over 40 school and university projects. These include the following:
Reading, PA Rt. 222 Retaining Wall
Cendant Office Building, Mt. Laurel, NJ
Radnor Recreational Office Complex
Kennett High School Addition
West Chester University Performing Arts Center
Merck Building Complex
Shire Pharmaceutical Laboratories
Villanova University Engineering Laboratory
Waterfront Square Condominiums
East Norriton Middle School
1835 Arch Street Parking Garage
Philadelphia Country Club Poolhouse
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Bahama Breeze Restaurant
Scott School
Trader Joe's
CHOP Phase II NW Tower
Swarthmore College Campus
Chester County Intermediate Unit
OJ Roberts School Athletic Field
University of the Sciences Recreation Building
Penn State Berks Franco Building
Kutztown University Science Building
Hospital University of Pennsylvania Dulles Building
Yates Construction Penn Wynne Elementary School
State Farm Insurance Office Addition
University of Pennsylvania Health Center
CHOP South Tower
Ephrata Hospital Building
Eagleville Elementary School
Drexel LeBow Addition
Gladwyn Elementary School
Perm Valley Elementary School
Merion Elementary School
New Garden Township Administration Building
Lancaster General Hospital
Spring Mill Country Club
CHOP Phase III Facade Replacement
For more information about the Construction Inspection Division's capabilities or to receive pricing information, contact Jack Branyan at (610) 640-7456 (voice), (610) 640-7459 (fax), or E-Mail: .
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