Construction Inspections

The Robert B. Balter Company provides a staff of qualified professional construction inspectors to perform a wide variety of field inspection and construction materials testing services. Our construction inspection personnel have extensive field experience and are trained and equipped to provide construction management services, Special Inspections, Acceptance Testing, comprehensive civil, materials, and structural inspections, beginning with early site development and infrastructure, continuing through site improvements, buildings and complex structures. Our technician's qualifications include formal education, in-house training and certification by NICET, ACI, OSHA, AWS, ASNT, FAA-ERLPM, MARTCP, and WACEL.

Our inspection department managers have a diverse background with many years of field experience and supervision in the areas of civil and geotechnical engineering. They are well versed in the requirements of federal, state and local government agencies, and each of their respective project certification programs. Our field supervisors are actively involved with each of our projects to ensure quality service, oversight of the project and its requirements, communication and coordination, and monitoring construction progress. Our managers are always available to discuss matters that may be of concern to you. Our commitment is to ensure that we will provide you with the highest quality of service your project deserves. 

AIR AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION

• Roadway Construction  (embankment, subgrade, subbase, and asphalt paving)
• Bridge and Interchange Construction
• Aviation Acceptance Testing, QA/QC
• Tunnels
• Railwork
• Marine Facilities
• Civil Inspections
• Paving Materials
• Airfield Pavements (P401 and P501)
• Milling/Resurfacing
• Walkway/Curb/Gutters
• Signage/Lighting
• Pavement Markings

EARTHWORK AND RETAINING SYSTEMS

• Mass Grading
• Soil Stabilization (cement and lime)
• Building Pad Construction
• Utility Installation and Trench Backfill
• Support of Excavation Systems (tiebacks, nailing, lagging, and anchors)
• Dewatering Systems
• Retaining Walls
• Sheeting and Shoring
• Mechanically Stabilized Earth Structures
• Earth Retaining Systems
• Stormwater Managment Facilities

FOUNDATIONS (SHALLOW & DEEP)

• Caissons
• Geopiers
• Pile Driving
• Auger Cast Pile
• Mini Piles

STRUCTURES

• Pressure Grouting
• Underpinning
• Critical Structures
• Reinforcing Steel
• Cast in-place Concrete
• Precast Concrete
• Pre-Stressed Concrete
• Post-Tensioned Concrete
• Non-Destructive Testing (Concrete)
• Batch Plant Inspections
• Waterproofing
• Masonry Construction
• Structural Steel
• Fabrication Shop Inspections
• Non-Destructive Testing (Structural Steel)
• Sprayed-On Fireproofing

SPECIALIZED INSPECTIONS

• Floor Flatness
• Paint Coatings
• ADA Compliance Modifications
• Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing
• Fire/Water System Installations
• Tank Inspections
• Roofing Materials
• Specialized Landfill Requirements