Testing, Inspection and Compliance Across Infrastructure Lifecycles
Phenna Group's Infrastructure Division delivers specialist testing, inspection, certification and compliance (TICC) services across the full lifecycle of infrastructure assets.
Supporting projects across transport, utilities, energy and the built environment, our companies provide the critical data, insight and technical assurance required to deliver safe, compliant and high-performing infrastructure.
Operating globally, we support clients from early-stage investigation and design through to construction, operation and long-term asset management.
Our Infrastructure Services
We provide a comprehensive range of infrastructure services through our specialist companies, combining technical expertise with a practical, delivery-focused approach across every stage of the asset lifecycle.
Construction Materials Testing and Laboratory Services
- Testing of soil, rock, concrete, asphalt and aggregates
- UKAS-accredited laboratory and field testing
- Materials performance, durability and compliance
- Mix design, verification and specialist materials testing
Construction Quality Assurance and Project Support
- Site-based testing, inspection and QA/QC services
- Construction monitoring and compliance verification
- Contractor and project support services
- Plant, materials and process inspection
Energy, Utilities and Infrastructure Systems
- Utilities infrastructure support and testing
- Energy and renewable infrastructure services
- Subsurface and network infrastructure investigations
- Support for complex infrastructure systems and assets
Environmental, Ecology and Sustainability Services
- Environmental consultancy and permitting
- Ecology, arboriculture and biodiversity services
- Archaeology and heritage services
- Air, water and soil quality testing and monitoring
- Asbestos, hazardous materials and contamination management
Geotechnical, Geo-environmental and Ground Investigation
- Site investigation, boreholes and in-situ testing
- Geotechnical design, modelling and risk assessment
- Contaminated land and environmental assessments
- Groundwater, slope stability and subsidence investigations
Infrastructure Inspection, Testing and Certification
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural assessment
- Welding inspection, certification and mechanical testing
- Condition surveys and failure analysis
- Independent inspection and technical assurance
Monitoring, Instrumentation and Asset Management
- Structural and geotechnical monitoring
- Instrumentation and performance tracking
- Asset management systems and data platforms
- Lifecycle monitoring and predictive maintenance
Pavement, Highways and Linear Infrastructure Services
- Pavement investigation and performance testing
- Road, rail and transport infrastructure assessment
- Asset condition surveys and failure analysis
- Highway and network performance optimisation
Surveying, Geospatial and Infrastructure Intelligence
- Land, engineering and infrastructure surveying
- Utility mapping and subsurface detection
- LiDAR, UAV, laser scanning and reality capture
- GIS, BIM and digital infrastructure modelling
Technical Assurance, Project Control and Regulatory Certification
- Independent design verification and technical validation
- Project management, monitoring and technical control
- Due diligence, asset assessments and compliance planning
- Oversight of maintenance, energy efficiency and asset optimisation programmes
- Notified Body services, including inspection and certification of pressure equipment and regulated systems
Delivered Through Specialist Expertise
Our services are delivered through a network of expert companies, each bringing deep technical capabilities in their discipline while working collaboratively to support clients on complex infrastructure projects.
From localised investigations to large-scale, multi-disciplinary programmes, we provide consistent, high-quality delivery with a focus on technical excellence, reliability and practical outcomes.
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In the UK and Ireland, our companies include
ACS provides construction materials testing, inspection and technical consultancy for the construction and environmental sectors, helping clients verify material performance, demonstrate compliance with specifications and make informed decisions throughout project delivery.
Celtest delivers UKAS-accredited laboratory and on-site testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, water and hydraulically bound materials, providing inspection data that helps construction and infrastructure clients demonstrate quality and compliance.
CGL combines geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigation, testing, inspection and compliance consultancy to help infrastructure and development clients understand ground conditions, manage contamination and geotechnical risk, and progress projects with greater technical certainty.
Concept delivers site investigation, laboratory testing, instrumentation, monitoring and surveying, providing inspection evidence and compliance-focused ground data that supports safe design, construction and long-term asset performance.
Construction Testing Services, now part of Simtec, provides construction materials testing and site inspection across Northern Ireland, helping contractors verify soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt against project specifications and maintain construction quality and compliance.
Construction Testing Solutions delivers UKAS-accredited materials testing, site investigation, structural and pavement inspection, calibration, surveying and monitoring services, helping construction and infrastructure clients verify quality, manage risk and demonstrate compliance across the project lifecycle.
Ecology Solutions provides ecological surveys, habitat inspection, biodiversity assessment and environmental compliance consultancy, helping developers and infrastructure clients meet planning and wildlife legislation, secure consent and deliver effective mitigation and biodiversity outcomes.
ECT delivers MCERTS- and UKAS-accredited chemistry and microbiology testing for soils, leachates, water and construction materials, providing reliable analytical evidence that helps clients verify quality, assess contamination and demonstrate environmental and project compliance.
GSTL provides laboratory and on-site testing and inspection of soils, rock, aggregates and concrete, supplying accurate geotechnical and materials data that helps clients confirm performance, satisfy specifications and reduce construction risk.
In Situ Site Investigation delivers specialist geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations using Cone Penetration Testing and complementary in situ testing techniques, providing high-quality inspection data that supports design decisions, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Mason Evans provides geoenvironmental and geotechnical investigation, testing and compliance consultancy, helping clients assess land quality, manage contamination and ground risk, and develop practical solutions for planning, remediation and construction.
PSL provides UKAS-accredited geotechnical and construction materials testing, delivering laboratory evidence that helps engineers and contractors verify soil and material properties, support ground investigations and demonstrate compliance with project requirements.
RammSanderson delivers ecological surveys, arboricultural inspections, flood risk assessments, and environmental compliance consultancy, alongside habitat creation and management services that help clients secure planning consent, protect biodiversity, and manage environmental obligations.
Silkstone provides environmental, geotechnical, planning and surveying services for quarrying, landfill and construction clients, combining site investigation, inspection and compliance support to manage land, permitting and operational risk.
Simtec delivers laboratory and site testing and inspection of soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and hydraulically bound materials, helping civil engineering, construction, and quarrying clients verify performance, maintain quality assurance, and meet project compliance requirements.
SWG combines ground investigation, geotechnical consultancy, drilling and UKAS-accredited laboratory testing, providing inspection evidence and technical assurance that helps clients understand ground conditions and deliver safe, compliant projects.
STM Environmental delivers environmental assessment, inspection, and compliance consultancy for public- and private-sector clients, helping organisations identify environmental risks, navigate planning and regulatory requirements, and implement proportionate management solutions.
Testall provides materials testing, site investigation and geotechnical inspection across Ireland, delivering reliable technical evidence that helps contractors and consultants verify quality, understand ground conditions and meet construction and regulatory requirements.
XAIS-PTS delivers infrastructure asset inspection, surveying, engineering consultancy and accredited asset management systems, helping owners capture reliable condition data, demonstrate governance and compliance, optimise maintenance and improve whole-life asset performance.
In Australia and America, our companies include
ASCT provides NATA-accredited geotechnical, soil and concrete testing and site inspection services, helping Australian construction and infrastructure clients verify material quality, understand ground performance and demonstrate compliance with project specifications.
ATL provides geotechnical engineering, environmental services, construction materials testing and special inspection, helping clients across the United States verify quality, manage site and regulatory risk and deliver compliant infrastructure and building projects.
Briggs delivers geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections and building envelope assessment, helping New England clients verify construction quality, demonstrate code compliance and manage ground and moisture-related risk.
Civiltest delivers geotechnical engineering, site investigation, laboratory and field testing and inspection across Australia, providing quality-assured ground and materials data that helps mining, infrastructure and development clients manage risk and meet project requirements.
ISGroup provides surveying, geospatial inspection, structural monitoring, utility detection and digital modelling services, helping infrastructure owners capture accurate asset data, verify condition and compliance, manage risk and support informed lifecycle decisions.
MLA Geotechnical provides geotechnical engineering, drilling, laboratory and field testing and construction inspection, helping clients understand subsurface conditions, verify materials and foundations and satisfy technical and regulatory requirements.
In EMEA, our companies include
ITS Controlli Tecnici delivers design review, technical inspection, project control and compliance verification for major infrastructure and complex building projects, helping clients manage technical risk, demonstrate regulatory conformity and improve delivery assurance.
Linear Infrastructure
Property
Renewable Energy
Railway Infrastructure
Transmission Network
Built Environment
The Built Environment Division provides TICC expertise that covers buildings and building products.
Certification & Compliance
The Certification and Compliance Division provides TICC expertise that covers people, process, and products.
Food & Life Sciences
The Food & Life Sciences Division provides TICC expertise to food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and med tech sectors.
Industrials
The Industrials Division provides TICC expertise to marine, offshore, petrochemicals, renewables, fabrications, industrial, aerospace, and metals & minerals sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TICC in infrastructure projects?
In infrastructure, TICC services provide the testing, inspection, and compliance assurance needed to ensure that assets such as roads, rail, utilities, and energy systems are safe, durable, and meet regulatory standards.
What is a geotechnical investigation?
Geotechnical investigation involves analysing ground conditions, including soil and rock properties, to inform safe and effective design and construction of infrastructure projects. Phenna Group companies that offer geotechnical investigation services include:
- Analytical Construction Service (ACS) (UK)
- Celtest (UK)
- CGL (UK)
- Concept Site Investigations (UK)
- Construction Testing Services (UK)
- CTS (UK)
- GSTL (UK)
- In Situ Site Investigation (UK)
- Mason Evans (UK)
- Professional Soils Laboratory (PSL) (UK)
- Silkstone Environmental (UK)
- Simtec (UK)
- South West Geotechnical (SWG) (UK)
- STM Environmental Consultants (UK)
- Testall (UK)
- ASCT (AU)
- Civiltest (AU)
- Atlantic Testing Laboratories (ATL) (US)
- Briggs Engineering & Testing (US)
- MLA Geotechnical (US)
Why is testing critical for infrastructure assets?
Infrastructure assets operate under high loads and environmental stress. Testing ensures materials and structures perform as expected, reducing the risk of failure and extending asset life.
What is non-destructive testing (NDT)?
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a method of assessing materials and structures without causing damage. It is widely used to detect defects, monitor conditions, and ensure structural integrity.
What is construction materials testing?
Construction materials testing involves laboratory and on-site testing of materials such as concrete, asphalt and aggregates to ensure they meet required specifications and performance standards. Phenna Group companies that offer construction materials testing include:
- Analytical Construction Service (ACS) (UK)
- Celtest (UK)
- CGL (UK)
- Concept Site Investigations (UK)
- Construction Testing Services (UK)
- CTS (UK)
- ECT (UK)
- GSTL (UK)
- Professional Soils Laboratory (PSL) (UK)
- Simtec (UK)
- Testall (UK)
- ASCT (AU)
- Civiltest (AU)
- Atlantic Testing Laboratories (ATL) (US)
- Briggs Engineering & Testing (US)
- MLA Geotechnical (US)
What is asset condition monitoring, and why is it important?
Asset monitoring uses instrumentation and data to track the condition and performance of infrastructure over time, enabling predictive maintenance and reducing the risk of failure.
How do you support infrastructure across its lifecycle?
We support projects from early-stage investigation and design through to construction, operation, and long-term asset management, providing data, monitoring, and technical assurance at every stage.