Asphalt Testing & Specifications – ICE Laboratory for Technical Consultancy & Engineering Labs

Asphalt quality from plant to site

We deliver complete asphalt testing: sampling paving mixes from sites and production plants, with lab quality tests per approved specifications.

Structural and foundation safety

Mandatory SBC 303 requirement

Save on repair costs

Avoid project delays

Full list of accredited tests

8 accredited asphalt tests per international standards

Asphalt Mix Sampling

ASTM D979

Representative sampling from paving sites and production plants for mix quality control.

Unit: sample

Marshall Stability & Flow

ASTM D6927

Measuring mix stability and flow to verify compliance with the approved mix design.

Unit: sample

Bitumen Extraction & Content

ASTM D2172

Determining bitumen content and post-extraction aggregate gradation against specification.

Unit: sample

Aggregate Gradation

ASTM C136

Verifying that mix aggregate gradation falls within specified limits.

Unit: sample

Field Density (Asphalt Cores)

ASTM D2726

Measuring compaction of executed asphalt layers via cores for works acceptance.

Unit: core

Asphalt Mix Design

MS-2

Full laboratory mix design and job-mix formula approval before production starts.

Unit: design

Immersion Stability (Loss of Stability)

ASTM D1075

Evaluating water impact on asphalt mix stability and resistance to stripping.

Unit: sample

Placement Temperature Control

Monitoring mix temperature during placement and rolling to reach the required density.

Unit: visit

Approved engineering standards

We comply with international and local standards

All our tests follow international and local standards approved by Saudi government authorities

ASTM

American standard for material and soil testing

SBC 303

Saudi Building Code for soils and foundations

BS 1377

British standard for soil testing

ISO 17025

International lab accreditation for competence and accuracy

How does it work?

How does the testing process run?

From first contact to receiving the certified report — the steps in detail

1

Contact and requirements definition

We receive your request, define the required tests per project type, location and SBC 303, and send an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

2

Site visit and sampling

Our engineering team visits the site with modern equipment — performing field tests, boreholes and sampling at the required depths per approved standards.

3

Laboratory analysis

Samples are analysed in our accredited labs with periodically calibrated equipment per ISO 17025, and results are recorded with high accuracy.

4

Certified report delivery

You receive the full, engineering-certified report with results and recommendations — ready for authorities and the design engineer.

Why choose us

Why ICE Lab?

ISO

International accreditation

Accredited by MODON, ACI and NRRC

20+

Years of experience

More than 300 projects delivered in KSA

99%

Result accuracy

Full compliance with approved codes and specifications

Choosing an accredited lab directly affects result accuracy and report acceptance by engineering and government authorities in KSA

Engineering-certified reports accepted by all government authorities in KSA

Modern equipment periodically calibrated per ISO 17025

Fast execution and report delivery in the shortest possible time

A specialised engineering team supporting result interpretation and decisions

20+ years of experience across residential, commercial, industrial and government projects

Full commitment to Saudi and international codes and specifications

Report Contents

What does the asphalt testing report include?

A certified quality report for paving mixes and layers, ready for supervising authorities

Marshall results — stability and flow

Bitumen content and aggregate gradation

Field compaction ratios of the layers

Results compared with approved specifications

Mix compliance with its design

Recommendations and corrective actions

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ICE Lab

We provide six accredited testing services: drilling, exploration wells, geotechnical & shoring design, structural assessment & NDT, asphalt testing & specifications, and concrete testing — covering all infrastructure and construction needs.

Contact us via the contact page, WhatsApp or phone. Our engineering team will define the required tests per your project and send an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

Yes — we hold ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ACI certification, and MODON and NRRC accreditations. All documents are on the Credentials page.

It varies by test type and project size, but we deliver certified reports as fast as possible without compromising accuracy — most reports are delivered within days.

Yes — our reports are engineering-certified and accepted by all government and engineering authorities in KSA thanks to our official accreditations and code compliance.

Our Projects

Projects where we delivered this service

Renovation, Development, and Expansion of Al-Ghadir International Schools in Riyadh

ICE Lab executed the geotechnical and structural testing, elevator pit leakage diagnostics, and the preparation of certified structural safety reports and engineering drawings for Al-Ghadir International Schools project in Riyadh, in compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC)

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Geotechnical & Shoring Design

Integrated engineering solutions for deep-excavation projects, ensuring maximum structural safety for the site and neighbouring buildings.

Structural Assessment & NDT

Your technical partner in assessing existing structures and improving their performance with the latest NDT techniques.

Need an engineering test for your project?

Our engineering team is ready to define the required tests and provide an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

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