Our Comprehensive
Concrete Consulting Services
1. Concrete Specification & Drawing Review
We review concrete specifications and drawings to verify compliance with industry best practices. Our focus includes concrete quality, durability, cost-efficiency, and sustainability to ensure long-term performance.
2. Concrete Mix Design Review
LCC offers detailed assessments of concrete mix designs, ensuring full alignment with project requirements, specifications, and structural drawings.
3. ACI 132 Compliance
We ensure strict adherence to ACI 132 standards regarding Responsibility in Concrete Construction for quality, safety, and accountability.
4. Concrete Condition Surveys
Our team conducts comprehensive condition surveys of concrete structures. We analyze fresh and hardened concrete using advanced field and laboratory testing methods.
5. Pre-Placement Meetings
We lead pre-placement meetings to establish procedures and best practices for successful concrete implementation in critical construction elements.
6. Concrete Placement Observation
On-site observation of concrete placement ensures proper mix quality, construction methods, and adherence to specifications. Follow-up reports provide clear insights, recommendations, and actionable solutions.
7. Concrete Issue Evaluation & Troubleshooting
We specialize in resolving concrete performance issues, including low-strength results, cracking, flatwork defects, and other placement or curing challenges.
8. Concrete Quality Control Plan Development
LCC develops customized quality control plans for commercial projects and PennDOT-compliant construction initiatives.
9. Concrete Mix Design Development & Optimization
We design and optimize concrete mix designs for maximum workability, strength, pumpability, finishability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
10. Concrete Slab Mix Design Optimization
Our slab mix designs minimize shrinkage and cracking while improving workability and finishability. Tools include ACI 211, 302, Oklahoma State Tarantula Curve, and Shilstone Workability Graphs.
11. On-Site Concrete Testing
Through our partner company, CCT Labs, Inc. out of St. Marys PA, we provide on-site concrete testing to ensure compliance with strict ASTM standards for quality and performance.
12. Laboratory Concrete Testing
Through our partner company, CCT Labs, Inc., LCC offers in-depth laboratory concrete testing to validate material quality, strength, and performance.
13. NRMCA Concrete Plant & Mixer Certification
Our experts assist with NRMCA certification for ready-mix concrete plants and mixers, ensuring industry compliance and operational excellence.
14. Ready-Mix Concrete Plant Evaluation & Consulting
We evaluate ready-mix plants for quality control, mix optimization, and compliance with ASTM C94 standards. This includes strength analysis and efficiency recommendations.
15. Ready-Mix Concrete Plant Efficiency Analysis
LCC provides operational efficiency analysis of ready-mix plants, offering actionable strategies to improve cost structure, productivity, and profitability.
16. Concrete Plant Quality Control Plan Development
We develop tailored quality control plans for ready-mix concrete plants to optimize production consistency and compliance.
17. Concrete Technician Training
In coordination with ACI Pittsburgh Chapter, LCC offers concrete technician training programs covering ACI and PennDOT certifications, including, but limited to: ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I; Concrete Strength Testing Technician; Aggregate Level I Testing Technician; Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC); Flatwork Finisher Certifications.
18. Concrete Technology Workshops
We conduct customized workshops on advanced concrete technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices for professionals.
Additional Consulting Services
PennDOT Roadway Modeling & Layout
Specialized services for roadway modeling and layouts in PennDOT-compliant projects.
ADA Curb Ramp Design
Design and development of ADA-compliant curb ramps with precise working drawings to meet accessibility requirements.
