OUR SERVICES

Construction Materials Testing

WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE YOU FAST RESULTS & CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

Construction testing and inspection provides the project owner with quality control assurance. At MAE, material testing, inspection and reporting are performed for all projects under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer.

Our in-depth understanding of the material testing process allows us to provide you with a variety of options, customized to the scope and budget of your project. We guarantee that our solutions are both cost effective and functional for your project needs, whether it be earthwork or concrete testing and inspection.

MAE operates a testing laboratory that is accredited by the Construction Materials Engineering Council (CMEC) and approved by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This ensures that laboratory equipment, procedures, and personnel follow ASTM and AASHTO standards for testing and reporting.

MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES & EQUIPMENT

Meskel & Associates Technical Lead

Rodney Mank, PE

Rodney is Vice President and Principal Engineer at MAE. He is a Professional Engineer licensed in Florida and Georgia with over 40 years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting and subsurface investigation services. Rodney’s expertise includes directing geotechnical site explorations and preparing foundation design recommendations for a variety of civil design projects ranging from municipal buildings, roadway and signals, bridges and miscellaneous structures, bulkheads and docks, parks and trails, drainage/stormwater, and utilities.

Featured Projects

Field notes from the SR 312 extension project :
Today's lineup: one drill rig, two trucks, zero air conditioning, and grass tall enough to lose a shoe in. Our Geotech crew braved the Florida wilderness (and probably a few mosquitoes the size of hummingbirds) to drill down and figure out what's really going on beneath all that green.
Turns out "scenic overlook" and "active job site" can look surprisingly similar out here. 
Big thanks to the team for getting boots-on-the-ground (and knee-deep in weeds) so SR 312 can keep moving forward!
Behind every strong structure is a team ensuring the materials used are durable, compliant, and built to last. From concrete testing and soil stabilization to aggregate supply and quality assurance, Construction Materials Lab services are what bridge the gap between a blueprint and a building that stands the test of time.

We take pride in helping builders, engineers, and developers lay the groundwork for success—literally.

Ready to start your next project with materials you can trust? Let’s build something great together.
Today, we are celebrating the brilliant women who are shaping our world from the ground up. From structural and civil engineering to MEP and environmental design, women in engineering are driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and building a more sustainable future.

To all the trailblazing women on our team and across the AEC industry: thank you for your vision, your expertise, and your leadership. You aren't just designing buildings and infrastructure; you’re paving the way for the next generation of STEM leaders.
Today marks the longest day of the year, and while most people are thinking about beach trips and BBQs, our team at MAE is thinking about daylighting, solar orientation, and sustainable design. In the AEC industry, the sun isn't just a weather report—it's a critical design partner. From maximizing natural light to reduce energy loads to optimizing building envelopes for peak thermal comfort, the way we capture today's sunlight shapes the spaces we live and work in all year round.

Here’s to designing a brighter, more sustainable future—one sunbeam at a time.
Honoring the history, resilience, and enduring spirit of freedom. This Juneteenth, we join our community in reflecting on the past and continuing the journey toward a more just and equal future. Wishing everyone a meaningful Freedom Day! #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #CommunityFirst #meskelandassociates
Congratulations Brett and Brittany on your new bundle of joy! We can't wait to meet her.
While Haines City sleeps, the Meskel & Associates crew is up and running! 

We were out there handling some essential night drilling. Working after hours means less daytime congestion for the local community and keeps our projects on the fast track.

Big thanks to our incredible crew for their hard work, dedication, and putting in the night shifts!

#meskelandassociates  #hainescity  #BehindTheScenes #NightShift  #FloridaConstruction
Happy #WorldBicycleDay! 

As AEC professionals, we love a good value-engineering phase. And looking at current gas prices, we’ve decided the most cost-effective, high-efficiency, zero-emission vehicle on the market today is... the bicycle.

Project Specs:
Lead Time: 0 days (it’s in the garage)
Fuel Cost: A bowl of oatmeal 
Carbon Footprint: Net-Zero 
RFI Status: Closed. Just pedal.

Are you value-engineering your commute today, or are you still paying premium prices for horsepower?
Happy June 1st! 

As we kick off a busy summer season, today also marks the start of National Safety Month. In the AEC industry, nothing is more important than ensuring every team member returns home safely at the end of the day.

This month, we are recommitting to zero-incident job sites through fresh safety stand-downs, rigorous equipment checks, and continuous training.

Shoutout to our safety consultant and project managers who keep our projects secure, compliant, and moving forward! 

#NationalSafetyMonth #SafetyFirst #AEC #ConstructionSafety #JobSiteSafety #EngineeringExcellence #meskelandassociates
Finishing the week strong!  Friday is all about wrapping up milestones, ensuring our job sites are secure for the weekend, and celebrating the hard work our crews put in over the last five days.

Shoutout to everyone in the field and the office who kept our project timelines moving forward this week. Have a safe and great weekend, everyone! 

#FridayFeeling #AEC #ConstructionLife #SiteProgress #WeekendReady #BuildingTheFuture
We have some BIG news to celebrate! 

Meskel and Associates officially ranks #6 on the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2026 Largest Engineering Firms list for the First Coast!

A massive thank you to our hardworking team and our incredible clients who make milestones like this possible. We love serving Northeast Florida and can't wait to see what we DRILL next! 

#Top6 #JacksonvilleBusiness #Engineering #FirstCoast #JaxBiz #TeamWork #BuildingTheFuture #meskelandassociates
It's official, we made it to Friday! 

Wishing all of our amazing followers a fantastic, relaxing, and fun-filled weekend ahead. Happy Memorial Day weekend.

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