Laboratory Accreditations/Validations
GeoTesting Express is accredited to the agencies listed below. We have provided testing services in support of several nuclear power plant projects requiring us to work under an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1 Quality Program – the highest level of QA in our industry.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center’s Materials Testing Center (MTC) inspects GTX’s laboratories once every two years for compliance with Engineer Regulations 1110-1-8100 (Laboratory Investigations and Testing) and 1110-1-261 (Quality Assurance of Laboratory Testing Procedures)
The Laboratories of GeoTesting Express are accredited by the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) for the test methods and quality system standards designated on the certificates of accreditation. The AAP utilizes laboratory assessment (on-site audits) and proficiency sample services provided by AASHTO re:source and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) for accreditation. GTX’s laboratories are audited once every two years and participate in the proficiency testing program multiple times per year to ensure compliance with appropriate quality and procedural requirements.
The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has accredited GeoTesting Express’ Massachusetts laboratory in the field of geotechnical testing. Our accreditation is based on internationally recognized criteria for competent laboratories: ISO/IEC 17025:2005. A2LA performs scheduled on-site audits of our laboratory and requires us to enroll in a proficiency test program. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recognizes A2LA accreditation as an acceptable means of qualifying calibration laboratories
The GAI-LAP program certifies that GTX is capable of properly rendering the tests that we are contracted to perform. GTX’s equipment, documentation, and testing protocols are evaluated for adherence to standardized test methods. Our lab is audited once every five years and is enrolled in a yearly proficiency test program to ensure compliance with requirements.
ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) is a national consensus standard for quality assurance in the nuclear industry. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) established the standard as the means to ensure compliance with the requirements of the nuclear industry.
GTX is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to receive soil samples from outside the United States.
Permit to Receive Soil
Qualifications
GeoTesting Express, LLC (GTX) is the testing division of Geocomp, Inc. Since 1989, our internationally recognized laboratories have been helping to reduce risk by providing the fastest turnaround time available for high-quality mechanical and physical properties testing services on soils, rocks, geosynthetics and other geo-materials. We’ve supported projects with some of the most challenging conditions in the world, ranging from tunnels, dams, and nuclear-related facilities to deep excavations, offshore facilities and retaining structures. GTX offers:
- Fastest turnaround time available for high-quality testing services
- Full range of soil, rock, and geosynthetic tests from one laboratory
- Expert support from industry leaders
- The ability to handle large projects without a reduction in speed or quality
Our staff members are recognized as industry leaders with years of experience on some of the most interesting and challenging projects around the world. Our staff is encouraged to participate in industry organizations (such as the American Society for Testing and Materials – ASTM) to become more educated in new technologies/procedures and to help improve our field. We encourage our personnel to pursue continuing education in their technical field of choice. Our technicians are trained in specific tests and required to demonstrate proficiency in those tests on a yearly basis. We cross-train our field and laboratory staff to promote a better understanding of the real-world applications our work impacts. Our field and laboratory personnel maintain a variety of different licenses, registrations and certifications from agencies including:
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
- The American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- The Geosynthetics Research Institute (GRI)
- Northeast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
