Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI)
S&ME is a leader in Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI), delivering inspection, materials testing, and construction oversight services to support transportation infrastructure projects.
CEI services have the potential to extend service life, manage risk, and protect your project investment.
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375+ CEI and field-based Construction Engineering technicians.
360+ certifications held by S&ME personnel in materials testing, inspections, and more.
CEI Project Environments
S&ME’s CEI teams are experienced in delivering inspection and construction oversight within these active environments:
- Roads, streets, and pavement systems
- Highways, bridges, and structural components
- Aviation facilities and airports
- Rail and light rail transit systems
- Ports, terminals, greenways, and trails
CEI resources that can scale with construction schedules and workload demands.
S&ME offers flexible CEI staffing models designed to integrate seamlessly:
- Staff augmentation
- Embedment
- Full oversight
A Trusted Transportation Partner
S&ME is prequalified for DOT projects across 12 states, allowing rapid deployment of qualified personnel to meet project requirements.
Durable and Compliant
Our inspections and testing are designed to identify issues early. CEI services can reduce costly rework, minimize schedule impacts, and confirm long-term performance.
S&ME delivers construction inspection and materials testing through dedicated on-site engineers, credentialed technicians, and in-house laboratories.
With experience across roadway, bridge, and interstate projects, our CEI teams support complex construction environments with consistent, standards driven oversight.
By confirming materials and workmanship meet construction standards and that roadways and structures align with design documents, projects are built to last.
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services
S&ME provides inspection services for all the types of construction operations that take place from project initiation to project completion and acceptance.
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Roadway and Structural Engineering Inspection
Inspection services support the construction of transportation structures. One day may involve grading and erosion control inspections for multi‑lane highways, while the next includes observing asphalt placement, performing density testing, or assisting with structural concrete pours.
- Roadway inspection
- Structural inspection
- Structural steel and metals inspection
- Pre‑stressed and pre‑cast concrete inspection
- Structural coatings inspection
Construction Materials Testing and Inspection
Field and geotechnical laboratory testing verify construction materials meet project specifications.
- Construction materials sampling and testing
- Aggregate sampling and testing
- Asphalt mix and laydown testing and inspection
- Pavement smoothness (IRI) evaluation
- Pavement thickness evaluation (GPR)
Structures and Foundation Evaluation
Specialized inspection and testing services focus on the long‑term performance of transportation structures, including foundations and substructure elements constructed in complex site conditions.
- Crosshole Sonic Logging (CSL)
- Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing
- Vibration monitoring
Construction Quality Assurance and Compliance
Quality oversight services verify construction activities for compliance standards and project requirements.
- Quality assurance and compliance verification
- Grading and erosion control inspections
- Non‑destructive testing and evaluation
- CCTV pipe camera inspection
- Metals and coatings inspection
Construction Management and Contract Administration
Coordination services support construction execution so clients can track progress, manage risks, and maintain project schedules.
- Construction management and contract administration
- Documentation of pay quantities
- Claims avoidance and constructability coordination
Safety during Construction Inspection
Safety considerations are embedded into how inspections are planned, staffed, and executed. Our Construction Engineering and Inspection teams coordinate closely with clients and contractors to:
- Maintain safety protocols in live traffic conditions
- Coordinate work near heavy equipment, utilities, and rail corridors
- Conduct daily safety coordination and job hazard awareness
- Oversee safety briefings
Inspection Contracting Methods
S&ME technicians and engineers work directly alongside clients and contractors to confirm compliance with construction plans, specifications, and applicable state and federal standards throughout all phases of construction.
- Design-Bid-Build
- Design-Build
- CM at Risk
- Public Private Partnership
