At the placement
Fresh concrete sampling, slump, air content, temperature checks, and casting test specimens give your team a documented record of the material placed.
Owners, contractors & concrete teams
Concrete testing in Cincinnati.
From fresh concrete sampling to compressive strength testing, our field services and Cincinnati laboratory team help you document the work behind the pour.
Scott Mann Director of Business Development
Geotechnical
+ geostructural engineering
+ geostructural engineering
Construction testing
+ field inspection
+ field inspection
Cincinnati laboratory
+ materials testing
+ materials testing
01Your project / Greater Cincinnati
A pour has a schedule. So does the testing.
Bring the placement plan and testing requirements into the same conversation. We’ll help define field coverage, specimen handling, and the results your team needs.
From specimen to result
Coordinate specimen identification, handling, and the specified compressive strength tests with the Cincinnati team. Confirm sample intake and reporting needs before delivery.
Around the reinforcement
CSA’s services include documenting reinforcing steel placement against project plans. Identify any required observations before concrete conceals the work.
02Start with a conversation
A clearer scope.
A practical next step.
You don’t need every detail settled to get in touch. Send what you have, and we’ll help identify what’s needed to discuss the work.
Scott MannDirector of Business Development
Useful to have on hand
- Project address and placement date
- Concrete specifications and mix information
- Expected volume and pour sequence
- Testing, reporting, and sample-handling requirements
Start a project conversation
Tell us about the pour or specimens.
Share the Cincinnati-area project location, planned placement date, and the tests you need. Scott will connect you with the field and laboratory team to confirm the scope.
Your inquiry goes to Scott Mann at Civil Solutions. How we use your information.
03The team behind the scope
Field experience.
Engineering perspective.
Our field services team is supported by geotechnical and geostructural engineers who understand how the investigation, design, and construction fit together.
Geotechnical + design-build
Subsurface investigations and foundation recommendations, slope stability and stabilization, retaining walls, deep foundations, and excavation support.
2026 capabilities (PDF)Testing + inspection
Earthwork, utility backfill, foundations, concrete, masonry, pavements, retaining walls, and post-tensioned slab observations and testing.
Testing & inspection services (PDF)Related field & engineering experience
Published Civil Solutions work, with the team’s role identified for each project.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Delta Flats
Retaining-wall design & quality control inspection
CSA designed retaining walls and provided quality control inspections for this residential development on Cincinnati’s east side.
- The documented scope covers ten walls, including modular block, soldier pile, and cast-in-place concrete systems.
- The wall layouts addressed hillside constraints, neighboring property, and access through the development.
Taylor Mill, Kentucky
Calvary Christian School
Published materials-testing reference
CSA’s Midwest materials-testing page identifies Calvary Christian School in Taylor Mill in its project photo caption.
- Published under the CSA Materials Testing section.
Field services + Cincinnati laboratory
Keep the specimen tied to the placement.
Identify the placement, specimen labels, requested tests, and report recipients before arranging the handoff. CSA’s field services and new Cincinnati laboratory team can discuss how the field work and laboratory scope fit your concrete testing plan.
Planning a sample delivery? Contact Scott first to confirm test availability, intake arrangements, and handling requirements.
Discuss laboratory testing04People who understand the work
A Cincinnati team.
A shared project focus.
Scott connects your inquiry with the engineering and field services team. Get the right people involved early, from the initial scope through the work on site.
Andrew Lageman, P.E.
President
M.S. Geotechnical Engineering · University of Kentucky
Justin K. Amlung, P.E.
Geostructural engineering
M.S. Civil Engineering · University of Oklahoma
Daniel Kennedy
Field Services Manager
B.S. Geology · Hanover College
Corbin DeMatteo
Field services
Construction materials testing & inspection
For the planning conversation
Plan the pour with the project documents in hand.
Cincinnati publishes building inspection information and transportation material specifications. Bring the references that apply to your project into the conversation about sampling, field coverage, and reporting.
05Before we get started
Good questions.
A better starting point.
What concrete testing services are available in Cincinnati?
CSA’s field services include fresh concrete sampling, slump, air content and temperature testing, casting test specimens, and compressive strength testing of field-cast cylinders. Scott can connect you with the team to confirm the tests and schedule for your project.
Can I bring concrete cylinders to the Cincinnati laboratory?
Contact Scott before bringing specimens. The team needs to confirm the requested tests, specimen identification and condition, handling arrangements, and intake availability for your project.
How many concrete cylinders does my project need?
The sampling frequency and specimen count need to follow your project’s specifications and agreed testing scope. Send those requirements with the placement plan so the team can confirm the approach before the pour.
Tell us what’s coming next.
Plan concrete testing