QA/QC & Mix Optimization for Ready-Mix and Precast Operations; GTM Strategy and Technical Consulting for Admixture Companies, Concrete Chemical Providers and Concrete Technology Companies
Our story
Concrete Technology Validations (CTV) is a remote-first team of former senior leaders from admixtures, sustainability tech, ready-mix operations, and concrete construction. We exist to validate claims, mixes, savings, and schedules using data, field trials, and acceptance criteria that stand up on pour day. Our approach is practical, fast, and built for real-world constraints.
CTV helps three groups win. Producers optimize mixes to lower cementitious while protecting f’cr, pumpability, and finishability. Admixture vendors turn good chemistry into installs with spec-in messaging and trial protocols QA/QC trusts. Self-perform/Precast teams get clean, reviewer-ready submittals and curing/temperature plans. Productized offers keep scope clear: QC QuickScan, Mix Optimization Sprint, Submittal Shield, Plant Performance Pack, Admixture GTM Accelerator, and Fractional QA/QC retainers—delivered via secure file share, Zoom walk-throughs, and tight trial plans.
What sets us apart is how our backgrounds interlock. The admixtures lead, sustainability specialist, ready-mix director, and construction lead translate between lab, plant, and site so no one guesses. Clients get measurable outcomes: tighter SDs, slimmer f’cr cushions, lower $/yd³, fewer rejects, and faster approvalsdocumented with a clear readout and next steps. You don’t buy hours; you choose outcomes. We validate them.
Exclusive Services
Standards and specification compliance review (ACI/ASTM), risk assessment, value‑engineering recommendations, and acceptance/testing alignment. Create/clean full submittal packet: mix sheets, ASTM/ACI compliance matrix, materials certs, QA plan, curing & temp procedures, placement methods, test plans. 72-hr editor support for RFI/clarifications.
Plans can be tailor made to your companies needs, deliverables will be specific to your request but will include some or all of the following:
Executive brief (1–2 pages) for stakeholders.
Complete Submittal Packet (Project Specific)
Optional: redlined/spec language, annotated submittals, and a recorded review call.
For Expert Services: a Preliminary Opinion Memo and testimony support materials as needed.
One time Operational and Quality Audit (single project cost), or Fractional QA/QC Advisor (retainer+hourly) based including a review of QC plan, batch logs, test results, nonconformance trends; actionable improvement plan and KPI framework. Mix optimization services to reduce mix design cost and material waste. Optimization and testing of mixes to meet project sustainability goals. Specialty mix design including but not limited to Precast/Prestress, SCC, Low Rho, flow fill.
Setup a consultation to discuss services and package or individual pricing. Kickoff can either be in person or through a Microsoft Teams or Zoom call. Deliverables can include but are not limited to the following:
Trials Tracking, Reports and Analysis
Operational Checklists to increase efficiencies and reduce rejected loads
Cement Efficiency Report
Mix Optimization Report including estimated savings calculated on an annual basis if adopted
Early breaks schedule to ensure compliance
Technical analysis, training services, consulting,
Post failure root cause analysis
Submittal Packet Template Kit (fillable PDFs + examples).
Hot/Cold Weather SOP Pack (inspection forms, curing plans, temp logs).
QC Tech Training Mini-Course (air/slump/temps, common pitfalls).
Admixture Trial Protocols (SCC, pump mixes, flatwork finishability).declarations/affidavits, deposition and/or trial testimony related to concrete materials, acceptance testing, placement and curing practices, and related subjects.
Reports & tools: f’cr/SD analysis, cement reduction scenarios, admixture dosage bands, pumpability notes, finishing risk flags.
Templates: ASTM/ACI compliance matrix (C94, C31, C39, C231/C173, C172, ACI 301/318 exposure), submittal cover, RFI, trial log, hot/cold weather plan, curing plan, temperature record.
Dashboards: breaks trending, mix variance, reject/rework %, on-time, material $/yd³.
Training decks: “Air & Slump done right,” “Hot weather placement,” “Pump line setup.”cons
QC Quickscan (48-hr desk review) — $750
Review up to 3 mixes + latest 30 breaks, SD/f’cr check, materials costs and certs, moisture corrections, admixture dosages.
2-page findings + “Top 5 fast fixes.”
45-min readout call.
Guarantee (for ready mix producers) — if we don’t identify ≥$1.50/yd³ in realistic savings opportunities in the Sprint, apply $750 credit to another service.
Mix Optimization or Sustainability Mix Design and Validation (2-4 weeks) — $varies
Tune 4–6 core mixes (3k–6k, pump, slab-on-grade, SCC if applicable).
Cementitious reduction targets, air/HRWR windows, w/cm & f’cr reliability model.
Trial plan + acceptance criteria; updated submittal sheets.
KPI forecast: material $/yd³, SD change, expected f’cr margin.
Additional charges apply for onsite monitoring and execution including travel and hourly; development of 3-point curves; or historical data generation
Submittal Shield per project/plant) - $1,200
Review of project specifications
Create/clean full submittal packet: mix sheets, ASTM/ACI compliance matrix, materials certs, QA plan, curing & temp procedures, placement methods, test plans.
72-hr editor support for RFI/clarifications.
Plant Performance Pack (remote audit, 3–4 weeks) - $4,800
SOPs for sampling/air/slump/temps, scale/moisture correction checks, yield, admixture calibration, pumpability checklist.
Dashboard (Excel/Sheets) for breaks, w/cm, material usage, reject/rework %.
2 trainings (QC techs + dispatch/batch).
Additional charges apply for onsite
Admixture / Technology GTM Accelerator (retainer or project based $varies)
ICP & value narrative for producers/contractors.
Discussion and how to market and sell to through sharing of pain points and value propositions for GC’s, Concrete Contractors, Ready Mix Companies
Demo/field-trial protocol, objection-handling sheets (pumpability, finishability, set, air stability).
3-email and 3-call sequence, spec-in targets, case-study template.
Fractional QA/QC Advisor (retainer) — $2,000–$6,000/mo
2–8 hrs/week: mix approvals, hot/cold weather response, spec reviews, vendor coordination, monthly KPI review.
On demand meetings with shareholders and their customers to discuss related quality issues, submittal approval, ongoing initiatives for optimization
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