WACEL

WACEL makes engineering laboratories, inspection agencies and their staffs better.

Our Mission

To develop and implement programs to educate, promote and improve firms, organizations and individuals involved in construction observation, testing and special inspections, working collaboratively with building officials and industry partners to help ensure construction quality for the benefit of the public at large.

Educational Programs

WACEL accomplishes its mission through nationally recognized technician certification, technician training, education, laboratory accreditation and jurisdictional liaison programs.

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Current News

The WACEL Board of Directors voted on during the April meeting to require the Soils I Field Practical to be submitted prior to taking the written exam. This is effective August 1, 2018.

WACEL Study Guides and videos demonstrating concrete testing are now available online. Click here to go to the Resources Section.

Testing at the WACEL office is available on Tuesday through Friday (September 25 to 28, 2018). Testing is NOT available on Monday, September 24. Examinees should arrive between 9:30 am and 2:00 pm.

Please contact Chris Worley at 301-652-7925 or chris@wacel.org to confirm availability.

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Upcoming Events

Register for meetings, training classes and practical exams, and keep up-to-date on the latest program updates and changes.

Soils Class

Saturday, October 13, 2018
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00pm

Concrete Class

Saturday, September 15, 2018
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00pm

Concrete Practical

(NEXT DATE WITH AVAILABLE TIMES)

Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Vulcan Materials
5408 Industrial Drive
Springfield, VA 22151

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WACEL Membership Meetings

Plan now to attend upcoming WACEL Membership Meetings. The September 12th meeting topic is "Using Drones to Enhance Special Inspections" by Mr. Stuart Showalter, CEO, Hover Solutions, LLC and Mr. Nathanael Showalter, COO, Hover Solutions, LLC.

Stuart and Nathanael will discuss how drones can be used to enhance Special Inspections and construction observations. Come learn how to legally and safely operate drones on a construction site in the Washington, DC metro area. Stuart and Nathanael will show how drones can improve safety while enhancing data collection in the inspection process.

Attendees will receive one-hour Continued Education Credit (CEU) for attending this presentation.

WACEL Certification Program

WACEL certification or equivalent certification is required by all metropolitan area jurisdictions.

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Accreditation Programs

WACEL membership requires that all laboratories in the WACEL service territory be accredited by WACEL or an equivalent accreditation program.

WACEL membership requires that all inspection agencies participate in an Inspection Agency Audit Program or an equivalent audit program.

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Membership

WACEL offers membership to Engineering Laboratories and Inspection Agencies that are directed and managed by full-time professional engineers.

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Government Entities that Recognize WACEL Programs

Maryland

Montgomery County

Prince George's County

Maryland State Highway Administration

Other Cities/States

State of New Jersey

City of Houston, Texas

Virginia

Arlington County

City of Alexandria

Fairfax County

Fauquier County

Loudoun County

Prince William County

Stafford County

Spotsylvania County

Federal and Public Agencies

American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Naval Engineering Facilities Command (NAVFAC) Chesapeak Division