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ASR testing samples in a heated solution of sodium hydroxide.

We have two laboratories qualified to provide ASR testing 

Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) testing requires a qualified laboratory capable of performing the test according to established standards. We have performed over 1,500 ASR tests during the 25 years that we have offered this service and have consistently received accreditation.  Our Gray, Maine and Somersworth, New Hampshire locations are qualified to perform Alkali-Silica Reactivity testing for…

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New promotions on our team

Congratulations to our team members who have recently earned promotions! We appreciate your dedication to learning and professional development. Alex Parent has been promoted to Construction Services Technician – Grade I at our Sidney, Maine office. He has completed coursework in Human Resources Management at the University of Arizona Global Campus and Business Administration at…

Photos of S.W. Cole employees who recently were promoted.

Congratulations to our team members who have recently been promoted!

Our Construction Services team is dedicated to earning new certifications and growing as professionals. The following team members have recently earned promotions. Ryan LaBonte was promoted to Construction Inspector at our Somersworth, New Hampshire office. Ryan joined S. W. Cole in 2009 and has been promoted multiple times. He most recently served as a Construction…

Emerging Leaders program participants, Richard Smith, Chris Poublon and Courtney Mattson with CEO Bob Chaput.

Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program graduates fourth class

The 2023-2024 class of the Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program has officially graduated! This year’s graduates were Courtney Mattson, P.E., Senior Geotechnical Engineer; Chris Poublon, Construction Services Technician-Grade I; and Richard Smith, Construction Services Manager; all out of our Londonderry, New Hampshire office. This internal leadership training program is offered yearly and open to…

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Senesac promoted to Construction Services Manager

We are pleased to announce that Dakotah Senesac has been promoted to Construction Services Manager at our Somersworth, New Hampshire location. Dakotah joined S.W. Cole in February 2019 as a Construction Services Technician, and was promoted multiple times, with his most recent position being Construction Services Technician – Grade III at our White River Junction,…

A geotechnical engineer confers with a driller while the drilling assistant looks on.

Connecting with college students

Our engineers participated in three college drilling demonstrations during the 2023-2024 school year. Making connections with students interested in our industry is one of the ways that we demonstrate our commitment to our profession. Early in the school year, our Bangor, Maine office teamed up with Dr. Aaron Gallant at the University of Maine to…