CME’s inspector captured the full scope of the Herlong Elevated Water Tank while CME continues on-site NACE inspection. NACE (now AMPP) certification ensures coatings are applied correctly to protect steel structures from corrosion. As the third-party inspector on this project, CME is performing steel blast inspections, paint-thickness checks, and holiday testing while the interior of…
Celebrating Culture Through Public Design
This photo was taken in Lathrop, CA where Henry was onsite observing the fabrication of precast concrete bridge girders for the US 395 North Valleys Project. Henry’s role is to inspect the concrete reinforcement and pre-stress cables as well as observe the concrete pours. Once complete, the girders are transported to the jobsite where they…
Big strides continue on one of the new US 395 bridge decks! The reinforcing steel has been placed and tied, providing the framework for long-term durability. With the reinforcement in place, crews will proceed with the concrete deck pour, a key step in advancing the project’s progressOur team has been on site providing materials testing…
CME was on site for a critical moment of the Arlington Bridge project — the concrete pour for the footing of the center pier. This photo highlights the scale and precision of the work, showcasing a key step in establishing the bridge’s foundational support. The project involves replacing the two Arlington Avenue Bridges spanning the…
Enhancing Community Emergency Preparedness
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at holiday testing, a crucial quality control step in coating inspections. The technician in this photo is inside a metal surge tank at the Orr Ditch BPS/Hydroelectric project. She is using a holiday detector to check for pinholes, cracks, or defects in the coating. Even the tiniest flaw can lead to…
This photo captured the pouring of sidewalk and curb at the Mill Street entrance to the SAIA warehouse project. Since the start of this project in 2023, CME has provided Engineer of Record (Mill Street), special inspection, and materials testing services, including the testing of over 100 samples of portland cement concrete (PCC). Also in…
Each year, on the first Sunday of every April, we celebrate the brilliant minds who help us understand the ground beneath our feet. We’re proud to employ talented geologists and geological engineers whose work is essential to everything we do—from resource exploration to ensuring safe, sustainable development. We appreciate their curiosity, precision, and commitment to…
The University of Nevada, Reno continues to grow with the construction of a new multi-story Nevada State Public Health Laboratory. The building will expand the laboratory’s research and diagnostic spaces, featuring flex labs, dedicated research and screening labs, a BSL-3 lab, staff offices, conference rooms, and collaborative spaces. Last month CME was on the job…
