QCL, LLC: construction quality you can document
QCL, LLC was established in 2004. In the Philippines we operate a materials testing laboratory in Mandaue City, Cebu, and a field team that carries out field density tests and soil borings on project sites. We work with developers, general contractors, consultants and public agencies, including Megawide, Bureau Veritas and the Philippine Air Force.
- Own soil boring rig
- DPWH-BRS accredited laboratory
- Field team working across the Philippines
- Clear written reports for every test
What clients can expect from us
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Focused services
Construction materials testing, field density testing and soil boring, done well and reported clearly.
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Own laboratory and equipment
Our laboratory in Mandaue City and our own soil boring rig let us control quality and schedule from sampling to report.
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Solutions for each project
Testing programmes planned around each project's specifications and construction schedule.
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Local presence
Based in Mandaue City and working on sites across Cebu, from Bogo City to Compostela and Lapu-Lapu City.
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Modern equipment
Calibrated compression machines, sand cone apparatus and drilling equipment for accurate, repeatable results.
Built on integrity and a commitment to quality
Vision
To be a global leader in providing construction materials testing, inspections, consulting and sustainable engineering research in the heavy highway, bridge and building construction industry.
Mission
To provide effective structural and geotechnical monitoring systems, quality testing and inspection services that comply with codes and standards, thereby maintaining public safety and client satisfaction.
Core Values
» Integrity » Professionalism » Total commitment to quality » Work to a common goal
Mr. Edgar R. Cimafranca founded Quality Control Laboratories in 2004. Educated in the Philippines, he began his career as a construction engineer building roads and bridges for World Bank and Asian Development Bank funded projects in the Philippines, then worked in the Middle East and the United States. He has more than 30 years of experience in materials testing and construction inspection, is a voting member of ASTM Committees C09, C27 and E60, a member of the American Concrete Institute, and an AWS Certified Welding Inspector.
Mr. Edgar R. Cimafranca
Founder & President