Loadtest
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersMiddlesex, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Loadtest firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Loadtest
- Legal name
- Fugro Loadtest
- Website
- https://loadtest.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Loadtest industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Geotechnical Engineering Services
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commissioning, testing & energization services (HVT, relay testing, SAT) (EUADAKAE)
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Where Loadtest is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Middlesex
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices15 records
Markets served
Loadtest business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Foundation Load Testing Services: Provides comprehensive range of testing services for all types of foundations including O-Cell bi-directional load testing, traditional loading techniques, Statnamic testing, high strain dynamic loading, and acoustic/thermal integrity tests. Revenue generated from project-based testing contracts.
- Equipment Rental and Sale: Offers wide range of hydraulic jacks, pumps, load cells, and reaction systems for purchase or hire. Specialized equipment for operation up to 700 Bar. Reaction systems available for purchase or rental.
- Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring: Provides short and long term geotechnical and structural monitoring systems, inspection services, on-site engineering supervision, and quality control monitoring tools.
- Foundation Consultancy: Expert consultancy services for complex deep foundation projects drawing on world's largest database of bi-directional load test results and experience covering all aspects of foundation construction and design on over 1,500 projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Project-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Loadtest product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Loadtest provides comprehensive foundation testing services for civil engineering structures using its patented O-Cell bi-directional load testing technology. The company delivers project-based services spanning planning, installation, testing, analysis and reporting for deep foundations including bored piles, barrettes, CFA piles and driven piles, alongside traditional top-down load testing, Statnamic testing, high strain dynamic loading, integrity testing and long-term structural monitoring. It also rents and sells specialized hydraulic jacks, pumps, load cells and reaction systems and provides foundation consultancy backed by the world's largest database of bi-directional load test results.
Product overview
Fugro Loadtest offers a comprehensive portfolio of foundation testing services and proprietary technologies centered around the patented O-Cell bi-directional load testing technology. The core product is the O-Cell system, which works alongside traditional top-down load testing, automated testing systems, and specialized integrity/monitoring tools. Supporting products include the SONICaliper for 3D pile shape profiling, RIM-cell for quality assurance, and a suite of analysis software (Cemset, Cemsolve, Timeset) for data interpretation. Services span from initial load testing through long-term geotechnical and structural monitoring, supported by foundation consultancy drawing on the world's largest load test database. The company has performed over 5,000 tests across 68+ countries, holding multiple world records for load testing including 363 MN in a single barrette and 322 MN in a pile.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SONICaliper: 3D shape characterization tool for bored piles and deep foundation elements. Patent US 7495995.
- O-Cell
Products and services
- O-Cell Bi-directional Load Testing Project-based bi-directional static load testing using patented hydraulic Osterberg Cells installed within foundation elements (bored piles, barrettes, CFA piles, driven piles) to simultaneously mobilize upper skin friction and lower base resistance, with loading capabilities from 100kN to over 300MN. Delivered for foundation contractors, project owners and government agencies on bridges, skyscrapers and wind farm projects worldwide.
- Traditional Top-Down Load Testing Conventional static load testing service using reaction systems or kentledge with computer-controlled load application and settlement monitoring, including lateral load testing capabilities. Sold as a project-based engineering service to foundation contractors and engineering firms.
- Automated Traditional Top Down Load Testing Computer-controlled static load testing service with automated measurement, recording and load control, with resolution of 1kN for load and 0.01mm for deflection, and safety system checks every 2.5 seconds. Provided as a standalone deliverable to clients needing high-accuracy automated test data without supplying their own reaction system.
- SONICaliper 3D Pile Shape Characterization Proprietary acoustic 3D shape characterization service (Patent US 7,495,995) for bored piles and deep foundation elements that detects irregularities affecting load capacity, design and installation efficiency. Sold as a contracted inspection to deep foundation contractors and project owners.
- Integrity Testing Services Suite of integrity testing services including low strain integrity testing, Cross Hole Sonic Logging (CHSL) and Thermal Integrity Profiling (TIP) for foundation quality assessment of bored piles, CFA piles and driven or displacement cast-in-place piles. Sold as a contracted service to foundation contractors and project owners.
- Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring Short and long-term design, installation and operation of structural, geotechnical, environmental and hydrological monitoring systems, including structural health monitoring for long-span bridges, on-site engineering supervision and quality control monitoring tools. Sold as a project-based monitoring service.
- High Strain Dynamic Load Testing Dynamic load testing and pile driving analysis services using Wave Equation Analysis of Piles (WEAP) for both onshore and offshore foundation applications. Sold as a contracted engineering service.
- Statnamic Load Testing Statnamic load testing service for deep foundations, providing rapid load application via momentum exchange for foundation capacity verification. Sold as a contracted testing service.
- RIM-cell Bi-directional Testing Project-based bi-directional load testing service using the proprietary RIM-cell embedded in pile sections, performing testing using the pile cross-section as part of the pressure vessel and supporting post-installation pre-stressing with full verification capabilities. Sold as a contracted quality assurance service.
- Foundation Consultancy Expert foundation consultancy service drawing on the world's largest bi-directional load test database and experience across over 1,500 deep foundation projects, covering design optimization, construction oversight, and dispute resolution. Sold as a consultancy engagement to engineering contractors, owners and developers.
- Foundation Testing Equipment Rental and Sale Supply of hydraulic jacks, pumps, load cells, and reaction systems (specialized equipment for operation up to 700 Bar) available for purchase or hire, including with or without Loadtest's reaction system service. Sold or rented as a standalone equipment offering to foundation contractors.
Quantifiable outcome
- World record 322 MN (72,100 kips) single foundation caisson load test achieved on I-70 Mississippi River Bridge
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Loadtest
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Loadtest technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Loadtest partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered notable and regional.
- Derco ConstructionnotableMexico's No. 1 deep foundation contractor selected Loadtest in 2020 to test and confirm large drilled shaft's true load capacity for their deep foundation projects.
- MichelsnotableMichels, a major US deep foundation contractor, used Loadtest's Osterberg Cell technology for foundation testing on the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge project in 2020 to manage schedule and cost risks.
- Bauer SpezialtiefbaunotableBauer Spezialtiefbau, a leading geotechnical contractor, worked with Fugro Loadtest using O-Cells for testing onshore piles for the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind project in France (2018-2019) to gather data for foundation design.
- SCANROCK GmbHregionalSCANROCK GmbH based in Celle, Germany serves as contact for Loadtest services in Germany and Austria, providing pile testing measurement services for rock, soil, and concrete.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Loadtest competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- GRL Engineers: US-based firm specializing in deep foundation testing including PDA (Pile Driving Analyzer) and high-strain dynamic load testing. Direct competitor in foundation integrity and load testing services.
- Piletest: Specialized provider of pile load testing and analysis software for foundation engineering. Competes closely with Loadtest on bi-directional and static load testing on a project basis globally.
- APAGEO: French geotechnical engineering and instrumentation firm offering pile load testing, instrumentation, and monitoring services. Direct competitive peer in Europe operating in the same core service of foundation verification.
- Olson Engineering: Provides cross-hole sonic logging, thermal integrity profiling, and pile integrity testing - directly overlapping with Loadtest's SONICaliper and TIP service lines.
Broad incumbents
- Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with a geotechnical practice. Wide portfolio with deep foundation testing as a small subset, but bid-level competitor on large infrastructure projects.
- Terracon Consultants: Large US-based engineering consulting firm offering geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing services. Broad incumbent with limited overlap on specialized deep-foundation load testing.
Emerging players
- Soletanche Bachy: Major international foundation contractor involved in deep foundation installation and increasingly in testing/monitoring services. Adjacent competitor when bundling testing with execution.
Others
- Menard (Vinci Construction): World-leading ground improvement and foundation contractor. Competes indirectly for the geotechnical scope and is occasionally a buyer of Loadtest services for high-capacity verification.
- Keller Group: Global geotechnical contractor providing foundation and ground engineering services. Frequently a customer commissioning Loadtest testing services while also offering adjacent site-investigation services.
- Bauer Group: German-based global specialist foundation contractor. Listed as a Strategic/Co-development Partner in the Loadtest data for offshore wind pile testing; collaborator and indirect ecosystem participant rather than direct testing competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Loadtest social profiles
Digital presenceLoadtest compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Loadtest financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Loadtest leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Loadtest subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries16 records
Loadtest funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Loadtest M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Loadtest
What does Loadtest do?
Loadtest provides comprehensive foundation testing services for civil engineering structures using its patented O-Cell bi-directional load testing technology. The company delivers project-based services spanning planning, installation, testing, analysis and reporting for deep foundations including bored piles, barrettes, CFA piles and driven piles, alongside traditional top-down load testing, Statnamic testing, high strain dynamic loading, integrity testing and long-term structural monitoring. It also rents and sells specialized hydraulic jacks, pumps, load cells and reaction systems and provides foundation consultancy backed by the world's largest database of bi-directional load test results.
Is Loadtest a public or private company?
Loadtest is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Loadtest founded?
Loadtest was founded in 1980.
Where is Loadtest based?
Loadtest is headquartered in Middlesex, United States, in the North America region.
How does Loadtest make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Foundation Load Testing Services are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental and Sale, geotechnical and Structural Monitoring and foundation Consultancy.
Who are Loadtest's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are GRL Engineers, Piletest, APAGEO and Olson Engineering. Broad incumbents are Stantec and Terracon Consultants. Soletanche Bachy is listed as an emerging player. Others are Menard (Vinci Construction), Keller Group and Bauer Group.
Does Loadtest have an API?
No public API is recorded for Loadtest.
What industry is Loadtest in?
Loadtest's product category is Geotechnical Engineering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAKAE, Commissioning, testing & energization services (HVT, relay testing, SAT). Its NAICS code is 541380 and its SIC code is 8734.