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Ensuring the Integrity of Infrastructure since 1912.

Materials Testing, Inspection, Training, and Consulting Services for construction and infrastructure projects across the country.

For more than a century, Chicago Testing Laboratory has provided confidence in the safety, quality, and performance of the materials that form the foundation of our communities.

Our expertise is built on decades of hands-on experience in the field and the lab, giving our clients accurate results and guidance they can act on. That same experience makes us dependable - consistent communication, responsive service, and testing done right the first time, every time. It's why contractors, agencies, and engineers across the country see CTL as a trusted partner, backed by a proven track record dating back to 1912.

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114

YEARS OF DELIVERING

EXPERTISE AND ACCURACY

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Have a question? Please feel free to reach out to us by phone or email.

P: 630-393-2851
F: 630-393-2857

What Can We Do For You?
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Build Your Career on a Foundation That's Lasted for Over a Century.

Join a team where deep expertise, rigorous standards, and real career growth come together -  in the field, in the lab, and everywhere infrastructure depends on getting it right.

EXPLORE CAREERS

ACCREDITATIONS & VALIDATIONS

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AASHTO Accreditation

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U.S. Army Corps Validation

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IL Department of Transportation

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IN Department of Transportation

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TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS

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OUR SERVICES

Delivering Expertise and Accuracy for Over a Century

From on-site inspection to full-service laboratory testing, CTL covers every material and every phase of your project. Over 110 years of precision, integrity, and expertise behind every result.

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Field Services

On-site testing and inspection for asphalt, concrete, and soil - performed where the work is happening, so issues get caught before they become costly.

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Laboratory Services

Comprehensive materials testing backed by accredited lab methods, delivering the accurate data contractors and agencies need to move projects forward with confidence.

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Engineering Services

Technical expertise and consulting that goes beyond testing - from mix design development to project-specific guidance grounded in decades of field experience.

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Specialty Services

Specialty Services includes training, research and development, and other tailored solutions for projects that need more than standard testing and inspection.

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EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON

110+

Years of Experience

4

Material Disciplines

100%

Accredited

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FEATURED PROJECTS

Real Projects. Real Impacts.

ALL PROJECTS
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DRESDEN LOCK & DAM

Illinois River

 $48 million project included replacement of the miter gates, electrical systems, and valve recesses.

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HUBOLT ROAD EXTENSION

Joliet, IL

A new bridge was constructed over the Des Plaines River providing a new river crossing for the Joliet area.

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METRA PETERSON RIDGE STATION

Chicago, IL

$22 million project consisted of two six-car platforms, ADA compliant ramps and stairs, warming house, two shelters, paved parking area of 50 cars and renovations to the 130-year old bridges at Peterson & Ridge Avenues.

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AASHTO Accreditation

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ACCREDITATIONS & VALIDATIONS

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U.S. Army Corps Validation

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IL Department of Transportation

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IN Department of Transportation

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