Get practical support to improve concrete quality, strengthen compliance, and maintain consistent production. Simtec provides consultancy and training for teams involved in concrete design, production and supply, precast products and aggregates.
Training and consultancy help you set up and maintain robust quality systems, interpret specifications correctly, and produce clearer evidence for audits and third‑party requirements.
What We Support You With
You get step‑by‑step guidance that is tailored to your process and the requirements you need to meet. The aim is simple: better control, clearer records, and fewer quality issues.
Concrete Quality Systems Consultancy
Simtec offers concrete quality systems consultancy services to clients in the construction industry. Support can include:
- Initial set up or revalidation of concrete mix designs
- EN 206 conformity control
- CUSUM factory production control (FPC)
All systems are tailored to meet your requirements and any third party accreditation needs.
Additional Consultancy Services:
Aggregate Selection Advice
Using specialised software and industry experience, our team can guide you in selecting the most appropriate and economical aggregate for concrete design.
Auditing
Simtec offers auditing support covering production, technical records and order processing. This helps you prepare for third-party audits or provides an independent system review.
Production Control (CUSUM)
CUSUM production control helps monitor compressive strength trends. We guide you on how to use it to make controlled increases or decreases in cement content where required.
Concrete Design
Our concrete technologists analyse aggregate properties to support concrete design and family relationships. Outputs include mix lists, strength charts and data for an approved system.
EN 206 Conformity Analysis
Our conformity analysis helps you interpret and apply the rules, with reader friendly reports issued at the end of assessment periods to support conformity declarations.
Concrete Producer Start Up Support
From initial mix design to guidance on concrete specification and selection, we provide practical support for new producers setting up compliant production systems.
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Simtec provides step by step guidance to support producers working towards third party accreditation and stronger internal quality controls.
Training
To achieve and maintain consistent quality, training matters. Simtec provides advice and training for people working in key areas of design, production and supply.
On Site Advice & Tailored Training Sessions
Training can be delivered through auditing activity or dedicated sessions, tailored to your processes, roles and responsibilities.
QMS & Sales Support Training
Advice and training can cover areas such as:
- Technical records
- Order processing
- Specification interpretation
Who This Is For?
This service is suited to:
- Concrete producers and production teams
- Quality managers and technical staff
- Businesses preparing for third party audits
- New producers building processes from the ground up
How It Works?
- 1. Tell us what you produce and what you need support with
- 2. We confirm the scope (consultancy, training, auditing, or a mix)
- 3. We deliver practical guidance and supporting outputs
- 4. You leave with clearer controls, stronger evidence, and a system your team can maintain
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we offer our services?
Simtec provides national materials testing coverage and supports projects across the UK. To help route your enquiry, you can select your preferred location on our contact form (HQ Leicester, East Anglia, London, Northern Ireland, Fermanagh, Dublin).
What is concrete quality systems consultancy?
It is practical support to help you set up, improve, or revalidate the systems used to control quality, compliance and production consistency.
Can you support EN 206 conformity?
Yes. We can provide conformity analysis and clear reporting to support assessment periods and conformity declarations.
Do you offer training on site?
Yes. Training can be delivered through auditing support or specific sessions, tailored to your team and processes.
Can you help with QMS and third party requirements?
Yes. We provide step by step guidance to help align your processes, records and controls with requirements.
What can training cover?
Common areas include technical records, order processing and specification interpretation.