Asphalt Testing & Quality Management
Manage, design and construct with confidence
Dawson Civil provides standalone, in-house quality control and asphalt testing services across Western Canada. Backed by over two decades of materials testing experience, our Quality Management team operates six laboratories throughout British Columbia.
Our stationary lab in Kamloops, B.C., is CCIL-certified for testing and asphalt mix designs. We are also licensed through the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), and all our testing is performed to AASHTO and ASTM International Standards, as well as following ISO IEC 17025 quality management systems.
Streamline your construction project and achieve long-lasting results with Dawson Civil’s asphalt testing and quality management solutions.
Why Asphalt Testing Is Essential for Long-Lasting Infrastructure
Asphalt testing is essential for ensuring the strength, durability, and longevity of paved surfaces. It helps identify the quality and composition of asphalt materials, ensuring they meet specific engineering standards and performance criteria. Proper testing minimizes the risk of premature wear, cracking, or failure caused by factors like heavy traffic loads, extreme weather, or improper compaction. By analyzing key properties such as density, stability, and air void content, asphalt testing ensures that the material can withstand the demands of its intended use, promoting safer and more reliable infrastructure.
/ Ensures Structural Integrity
/ Optimizes Performance
/ Promotes Safety
/ Cost-Effective
/ Meets Industry Standards
Our Services
Dawson Civil offers several quality management products including:
- Quality Management Plans
- Document & Change Control
- Inspection and Testing
- Mobile field laboratories
- Preventative & Corrective Actions for Non‐Conforming Products
Along with asphalt and mix designs testing, we also are equipped for various other testing, including but not limited to:
- Soils testing (full spectrum)
- Moisture and Density testing of roadway
- Asphalt testing (full spectrum)
- Aggregate and Crushing testing (full spectrum)