Construction
Smither offers a wide range of services relating to materials and components used in the construction industry, providing advice on initial planning, performance, material selection, and life prediction.
Construction projects are often large undertakings with a high risk factor, which is why Smither offers complete consultative support, from testing mechanical durability and carrying out risk analysis to conducting site audits and insurance investigations. Smither can assist throughout the entire construction process, advising best practices and ensuring your project is completed on time and to specification.
After decades working with clients in the construction industry, Smither has built up valuable experience dealing with a variety of issues within the sector, from the common to the unusual. The experts at Smither, therefore, are well positioned to advise and guide you through the minefield of potential oversights any construction project may bring.
Smither support for the construction industry covers the following areas:
- Failure Analysis
- Failure prevention
- Pipe system failure analysis
- Material selection
- Performance testing
- Life Prediction
- Risk Analysis
- Insurance Investigations
There is also support available for:
- Contractors
- Law firms
- Component manufacturers
- Specifiers and designers
- Material engineers
- Consultants
JEFF MAREK
Supervisor and Test Engineer - Physical Testing, Materials Science and Engineering
United States
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Supervisor of Materials Testing Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering
United Kingdom
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Materials testing is a crucial part of any product development program. Material characteristics and performance can determine the success or failure of the end product. Characterizing this performance with materials testing is a critical step in the process. Find out more about Smither materials testing capabilities below.