As the UK's ageing infrastructure faces mounting pressure, our specialist infrastructure team, Lucion Infrastructure, has achieved UKAS accreditation for concrete testing services, helping asset owners make informed decisions about critical structures.
A recent report from the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) has called on the Government to urgently prioritise investment in the UK’s ageing infrastructure, highlighting how roads, bridges, railways and buildings are under mounting strain. The closure of key bridges including those in Nottingham, London and Oxfordshire underscores the growing challenge of managing infrastructure that was never designed to withstand today’s usage levels and environmental pressures.
The report makes a compelling economic case for preventative action, showing that investing in proactive maintenance delivers significant returns of up to £11 for every pound spent, whilst reducing the carbon footprint of infrastructure management by maximising the working life of existing assets.
This is where accurate, reliable concrete testing becomes essential.
How UKAS-Accredited Concrete Testing Solves Real-World Problems
Our UKAS-accredited concrete investigation services provide asset owners, local authorities, and contractors with the detailed condition data they need to move from reactive failure management to proactive asset stewardship.
Through a comprehensive range of testing techniques, we can:
- Detect hidden deterioration early through half-cell potential surveys that identify corrosion in reinforced concrete before visible damage occurs
- Assess structural integrity using bond strength testing, rebound hammer testing and pull-out testing to determine load-bearing capacity
- Map reinforcement accurately with ferroscan surveys and cover meter surveys, providing critical information for renovation or strengthening projects
- Identify contamination risks through concrete material sampling and analysis, testing for chlorides, sulphates and other damaging substances
- Monitor condition trends with resistivity surveys and concrete condition assessments that inform maintenance timing and budget planning
By identifying issues before catastrophic failure occurs, our services help clients avoid costly emergency repairs, minimise disruption to the public, and extend asset life, precisely the approach the NEPC report advocates.
UKAS Accreditation Provides Independent Quality Assurance
Achieving UKAS accreditation demonstrates that Lucion operates to the highest technical standards, with robust quality management systems and competent personnel delivering reliable, accurate results. For our clients, this provides independent verification that the data informing critical structural decisions can be trusted.
Our UKAS-accredited concrete testing capabilities include:
- Half-cell potential surveys
- Cover meter surveys
- Resistivity surveys
- Concrete condition surveys
- Concrete material sampling
- Diamond drilling
Click here to view our UKAS Schedule.
Andy Wise, Business Unit Director for Lucion Infrastructure, commented:
“Achieving UKAS accreditation is a testament to the hard work and technical expertise of our Infrastructure team.
Released in December, the NEPC report makes clear, the UK can no longer afford to manage its infrastructure reactively. Our UKAS-accredited services give our clients the confidence that they’re making investment decisions based on accurate, reliable data, ultimately helping them prioritise maintenance, avoid failures, and get maximum value from their assets.”
Supporting Proactive Infrastructure Management
Our team of skilled technicians and engineers deploy state-of-the-art equipment across bridges, highways, commercial buildings and industrial facilities, delivering comprehensive investigation services backed by rigorous quality assurance processes.
By providing the accurate condition data that underpins informed decision-making, we’re helping clients across the UK adopt the proactive maintenance approach that will safeguard critical infrastructure for future generations.
To speak to our team about your next project, please email [email protected].
