from the field to the lab
Arous Al-Shamal Laboratories for Engineering Studies
Where precision starts at the foundation
And the journey of quality continues beyond delivery...
is built on a trusted standard
Comprehensive lab testing for every stage of your project
From soil to concrete, asphalt and building materials — our team delivers accurate, reliable results that support design and construction decisions.
Concrete & Structural Materials
Cube, cylinder and core compression testing, flexural and splitting tensile strength, slump and air content, per BS EN standards.
- Concrete cubes & cylinders
- Concrete cores
- Splitting & flexural tensile
- Slump & air content
- Rebound hammer & UPV
Geotechnical & Soil Testing
Soil classification, CBR and Proctor compaction, Atterberg limits, direct and triaxial shear, field density, and permeability.
- CBR & Proctor
- Atterberg limits
- Direct & triaxial shear
- Field density
- Gradation & hydrometer
Asphalt & Bitumen
Marshall mix design, extraction and gradation, maximum theoretical specific gravity (Rice), VMA/VFA voids, and bitumen properties.
- Marshall mix design
- Extraction & gradation
- VMA / VFA / Rice
- Penetration, viscosity & softening point
Aggregate Testing
Los Angeles abrasion, flakiness and elongation, sand equivalent, crushing/impact/polishing values, and specific gravity.
- Los Angeles abrasion
- Flakiness & elongation
- ACV / AIV / TFV / PSV
- Aggregate specific gravity
Cement & Masonry
Cement setting time, soundness and fineness, mortar strength, and compressive strength & water absorption for blocks, bricks and tiles.
- Setting time & soundness
- Cement mortar strength
- Block & brick compression
- Masonry water absorption
Before you buy a flat or a house, have it inspected
The costliest defects in a property are the ones you can't see: a leak behind the tiles, damp under the paint, reinforcement already rusting inside the concrete. We inspect the property before you sign and hand you a written report on its condition and what needs repair — so you decide, or negotiate the price, knowing what you are buying.
Water lines & leak detection
Checking the water installation and locating any leak or damp in walls, ceilings and floors, and where it comes from.
- Water installation
- Bathrooms & kitchen
- Damp in walls & ceilings
- Roofs & tanks
Paint & finishes
The condition of paint and plaster: peeling, blistering and cracking, and the damp that shows behind them.
- Peeling & blistering
- Plaster cracks
- Damp & salt marks
- Finish quality
Reinforcement steel
Checking the steel inside columns, beams and slabs, the concrete cover over it, and signs of corrosion.
- Bar layout
- Concrete cover
- Signs of corrosion
- Cracks in structural members
Full building inspection
All of the above in one visit, plus an assessment of the concrete, the structural members and cracking, in one detailed report.
- Water & leaks
- Paint & finishes
- Reinforcement
- Concrete & cracks
- Written report with photos
How it works
- 1Get in touch
Send us the location, type and size of the property and we agree a visit.
- 2We visit
Our team inspects the property on site and records every finding with photos.
- 3You get the report
A written report on the condition, the defects and what needs repair.
Arous Al-Shamal Laboratories for Engineering Studies
A specialized laboratory for construction materials and soil testing. We support engineering offices, contractors and supervision firms from sample collection through to the certified report — because every structural decision should rest on accurate data, and every project starts from a solid foundation. The laboratory is newly established; the people running it are not — continuous experience since 1984 in materials testing and quality control, on roads, bridges, airbases and railways across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar.
Committed to international standards
Testing procedures follow BS EN and ASTM specifications recognized across the engineering sector.
Precisely calibrated equipment
Testing instruments are calibrated on a regular schedule to ensure repeatable, comparable results.
Dedicated engineering team
Engineers and lab technicians follow every stage, from sample collection through report issuance.
The team & its experience
A new laboratory, in hands that are not new
The titles below are those on the list of personnel authorised to sign test reports, as submitted to the Jordanian Accreditation System. The areas of experience were gained by our staff while working with other firms, in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar.
Geotechnical Engineer · Head of Materials and Head of Soil Mechanics specialization certificates, Jordanian Engineers Association
In materials testing and quality control since 1988
- Roads, bridges and interchanges
- Railways
- Airports and airbases
- Industrial plants
- Buildings and urban development
- Heritage site restoration
HND in Construction and the Built Environment — Civil Engineering (Pearson BTEC Level 5)
In materials laboratories since 2008
- Water supply and conveyor lines
- Schools and buildings
- Compaction layers and earthworks
- Concrete testing
- QC of delivered materials
Civil Engineer — Materials Engineer · concrete and asphalt mix design and materials quality control
In materials engineering since 1984
- Highways and expressways
- Interchanges and bridges
- Railways
- Tunnelling
- High-rise buildings
- Mix design
From the field and the lab
Accuracy never justifies a risk
Safety here is a written, approved procedure inside our quality manual — QP-03 — rather than a general promise. These are its clauses, as practised in the lab.
Personal protective equipment
Selected according to the test: gloves suited to the work, masks, helmet, safety boots and protective goggles.
Operating the equipment
Only trained and authorised staff operate a machine, and both the machine and the work area are checked before it is started. Cleaning or maintenance while running is forbidden.
Heat and hot surfaces
Heat-resistant gloves and tools for ovens and hot vessels; hot samples are never handled directly. They cool in a designated place, away from anything flammable.
Chemicals
Kept in proper, clearly identified containers; no unknown substance is used. Spills are handled according to that substance's own safety instructions.
Lifting, moving and electrical safety
Proper means of transport for samples and heavy loads, to avoid injury. No equipment with damaged cords or plugs, and power is disconnected before maintenance.
Accidents and emergencies
On any injury, spill or fire: work stops and people are moved away from the hazard, the supervisor is told immediately, first aid is given — then the incident is documented and acted on so it does not recur.
The above is taken from procedure QP-03 of the quality manual submitted with our accreditation file. The laboratory does not yet hold a safety management system certificate such as ISO 45001 — this is a practised commitment, not a claim of accreditation.
Ready to receive your samples
Reach out to request a quote or to schedule a field sampling appointment.
Start your project on a trusted foundation
Send us your project details and we will come back with a quote and a testing schedule.