Kiwa CMT

 

 

Our Vision

Kiwa CMT elevate the construction industry with expert testing, data, and insights to ensure project success. Our commitment to quality, integrity, and flexibility drives progress, helping clients to achieve a safer, more sustainable future for UK construction.

Data you can build on

Kiwa CMT provides accredited laboratory and on-site materials testing and investigation services to support the construction and civil engineering industries.

Introduction to CMT

As a UKAS accredited materials consultancy Kiwa CMT are the trusted partner for a comprehensive range of accredited site and laboratory materials testing and investigation services. 

Specialising in Site Investigations, Building Products Testing, and Built Environment Assets, our commitment to quality and extensive expertise support the building construction and civil engineering industries through our six principal departments: Concrete, Chemistry, Geotechnical, Structures, Geo-environmental, and Lighting.

From desk top studies to intrusive investigations, laboratory testing, detailed analysis, interpretive assessments and final reporting, our dedicated team of experienced scientists and engineers is here to support your projects.

We work with a diverse range of clients, including highways and groundworks contractors, housebuilders (local, regional or national), utilities companies, facilities management companies (sports or residential), product manufacturers (cementitious products), and industry consultants (structural engineers, civil engineers, architects). 

Why Choose Us

Choosing Kiwa CMT means benefiting from reliable, independent construction material testing with swift turnaround times. Our high-quality data empowers informed decisions on project viability, safety compliance, and maintenance needs. With expert support and flexible services, we help mitigate risks like product failures and reputation damage. Partnering with Kiwa CMT ensures a commitment to excellence that enhances your project's success.

Our Specialist Areas

Site Investigation

Our site investigation services encompass both geotechnical and geo-environmental assessments. We conduct thorough geotechnical site investigations to evaluate soil and rock properties, providing essential data for foundation design and construction planning. Our geo-environmental investigations identify and assess ground contamination, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting safe construction practices

Contaminated Land Survey

-  Desk study

-  Site Investigations

-  Remediation Proposals

-  Remediation verifications

Waste Assessments

Site investigations

Coal mining Surveys

Site Testing

-  Ground earthworks, compliance

-  Plate loading CRB, LWD, NTD

-  Blacktop laying records

Laboratory Testing

-  Air void testing

-  Bituminous material testing

-  Grading, plasticity index

-  Density testing

Building Products Testing

Kiwa CMT offers extensive testing services for building products, including concrete, asphalt, brick, and masonry. Our chemistry department conducts detailed analyses to ensure the quality and performance of construction materials. We provide comprehensive testing for concrete, from initial mix designs to on-site sampling and laboratory analysis, ensuring that your materials meet the highest standards.

Site Sampling of concrete

Lab testing (small scale)

-  Compressive strength – cores and cubes

-  Brick, Block and pavers testing

-  Heat/cold/moisture properties

-  Tensile strength

-  Concrete admixture trials

-  Bespoke loading/condition

Chemical Analysis

-  Chloride-ion content

-  Cement content and mix proportions

-  Sulphate content

-  Material identification (inc. RAAC, and HAC

-  Petrography, FTIR, XRF, XRD

Built Environment Assets

Our services for built environmental assets include lighting and structural assessments. We offer specialised testing and inspection services for lighting columns, ensuring their safety and compliance with industry standards. Our structural investigation services cover a wide range of assessments, from initial inspections to detailed testing and analysis, helping you maintain the integrity and safety of your structures.

Structural testing and inspection of lighting columns (non-destructive testing)

-  What is the condition of the assts?

-  Maintenance and replacement programs

-  Calculations for attachment

Data collection of Highways assets

-  What assets exist

-  Maintenance and replacement programs

-  Informs structural testing programs

Electrical testing of illuminated assets

-  Compliance testing (every 6 years)

Structural Investigations (on reinforced concrete structures inc. RAAC investigations)

Barrier & Balustrade Testing (at Sports Stadia)

Load testing of fixings and anchors (SFA Approved)

Diamond Drilling (concrete and bituminous material)

 Floor Slab Investigations (mezzanine/plant installations)

Our NEW Street Lighting Brochure is here!

Non-Destructive Testing of Lighting Columns & Data Capture of Highway Assets