Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Construction materials such as concrete, steel, soils, aggregates and asphalt must meet specifications to ensure durability and safety. Testing and inspection verify quality.
This Aractech course covers materials specifications, sampling, laboratory and field testing for concrete, soils, aggregates, asphalt and steel, interpretation of results, acceptance criteria, non-conforming materials and quality records. Participants interpret test reports.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand specifications for key construction materials
- Apply sampling procedures
- Understand laboratory and field tests
- Interpret test results against acceptance criteria
- Manage non-conforming materials
- Maintain testing records
Who should attend
Target audience
- Materials engineers
- QA/QC inspectors
- Site engineers
- Laboratory technicians
- Consultants
- Construction managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations
- Test report interpretation
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Demonstrations
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Materials and Specifications
- Material types
- Specifications
- Standards
- Coffee break
- Standards (continued)
- Sampling
- Exercise: Specification review
Day 2
Concrete
- Concrete properties
- Fresh testing
- Strength testing
- Coffee break
- Strength testing (continued)
- Durability
- Lab: Test result interpretation
Day 3
Soils and Aggregates
- Soil classification
- Compaction tests
- Aggregate tests
- Coffee break
- Aggregate tests (continued)
- Field testing
- Exercise: Compaction results
Day 4
Asphalt and Steel
- Asphalt testing
- Steel testing
- Welds and bolts
- Coffee break
- Welds and bolts (continued)
- Certificates
- Case study: Material failure
Day 5
Non-Conformance and Records
- Acceptance decisions
- Non-conformance
- Records
- Coffee break
- Records (continued)
- Laboratory management
- Capstone: Testing plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Construction Materials Testing and Inspection (CM-032) cover?
This course covers Construction Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Materials engineers, QA/QC inspectors, Site engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Kuala lumpur.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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