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

First and foremost, let’s do everything we can to stay safe. As such, the WACEL office as well as ALL CLASSES will be temporarily closed for all testing until APRIL 30, 2020 to help prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus and in keeping with the recommendations of the CDC and other public health officials.

Thank you for your understanding of this action.

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

WACEL had a very informative presentation by Tracy Barnhard with AASHTO re:source on Quality Management System Reviews at the September Membership Meeting. Thank you, Tracy, for taking the time to review how AASHTO handles this compared to internal audits and how this relates to R18. For those that were unable to attend or would like a copy of the presentation, please click here.

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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

TBA
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00pm

Concrete Class

TBA
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00pm

Concrete Practical

(NEXT DATE WITH AVAILABLE TIMES)

TBA
Vulcan Materials
5408 Industrial Drive
Springfield, VA 22151

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WACEL Membership Meetings

The March 26, 2020 General Membership Meeting has been postponed due to the ongoing concerns for public health and safety.

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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Learn more about the inspection agency audit program

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

Washington, D.C.

Virginia

Arlington County

City of Alexandria

Culpeper County

Fairfax County

Fauquier County

Loudoun County

Prince William County

Stafford County

Spotsylvania County

Virginia Department of Transportation

Federal and Public Agencies

American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Naval Engineering Facilities Command (NAVFAC) Chesapeak Division