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Professional training course · CM-032

Construction Materials Testing and Inspection

Construction materials such as concrete, steel, soils, aggregates and asphalt must meet specifications to ensure durability and safety. Testing and inspection verify…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 5Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Construction Materials Testing and Inspection
Next classroom session Frankfurt 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £3,250 Next in London London 21 - 25 Jun 2027 · £2,750

Course overview

Why Attend

Construction materials such as concrete, steel, soils, aggregates and asphalt must meet specifications to ensure durability and safety. Testing and inspection verify quality.

This LLMI 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.

Course 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

Target Audience

Materials engineers

QA/QC inspectors

Site engineers

Laboratory technicians

Consultants

Construction managers

Course Methodology

Technical presentations

Test report interpretation

Case studies

Group discussions

Demonstrations

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Materials and Specifications
    • Material types
    • Specifications
    • Standards
    • Sampling
    • Exercise: Specification review
  2. 2Day 2: Concrete
    • Concrete properties
    • Fresh testing
    • Strength testing
    • Durability
    • Lab: Test result interpretation
  3. 3Day 3: Soils and Aggregates
    • Soil classification
    • Compaction tests
    • Aggregate tests
    • Field testing
    • Exercise: Compaction results
  4. 4Day 4: Asphalt and Steel
    • Asphalt testing
    • Steel testing
    • Welds and bolts
    • Certificates
    • Case study: Material failure
  5. 5Day 5: Non-Conformance and Records
    • Acceptance decisions
    • Non-conformance
    • Records
    • Laboratory management
    • Capstone: Testing plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 5 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Construction Materials Testing and Inspection course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Construction Materials Testing and Inspection course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, London.

Can I take Construction Materials Testing and Inspection online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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