Geotechnical Intelligence for High Performance Engineering.

BSC Laboratory is a Zimbabwean materials testing and geotechnical engineering consultancy delivering reliable, data-driven insights that strengthen infrastructure across the region. With a foundation built on precision, innovation, and technical excellence, we empower engineers, contractors, and developers to build safely, sustainably, and confidently.

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From roads and dams to mining and commercial developments, our work supports national growth and resilient infrastructure.

About Us

Engineering Confidence Through Science and Experience

BSC Laboratory is a Zimbabwean materials testing and geotechnical engineering consultancy delivering accurate, reliable, and timely data that supports safe, compliant, and high-performing infrastructure. Backed by decades of hands-on experience, we bridge scientific research and practical engineering to help clients make informed, data-driven decisions across every stage of their projects.

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Engage our experts to assess ground conditions and provide reliable geotechnical insights for your project. Get expert guidance backed by decades of experience in materials testing and geotechnical engineering.

What We Do

Expert Solutions for Every Project

BSC Laboratory is able to source various geotechnical equipment and tools as depicted below, coupled with very experienced and dedicatedpersonnel to provide geotechnical solutions for a diversity of project-specific objectives.

 

Material Testing & Analysis

We deliver precise laboratory testing for construction materials to ensure quality, compliance, and reliable performance across infrastructure projects.

  • Concrete: Mix design development, aggregate quality assessment, workability of fresh concrete, and compressive strength testing (destructive and non-destructive)
  • Rock: Elasticity testing, point load tests, Impact Crushing Value (ICV), Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV), and 10% FACT tests

  • Asphalt: Mix design development, aggregate quality assessment, bitumen quality testing, binder content and density testing, and Marshall stability tests

  • Soils: CBR testing, Atterberg limits, Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS), Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS), and hydrometer analysis

     

Field Quality Control

Ensuring compliance, safety, and structural integrity on-site.

  • Nuclear density testing (Troxler)
  • DCP testing
  • Sand replacement method
  • Field density measurements

Expert Data Processing & Interpretation

  • Supervision
  • Reporting
  • Modelling & analysis

Geotechnical Site Investigations

We combine detailed site investigations with advanced geotechnical design to deliver safe, data-driven engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects.

  • Trial pits, boreholes, SPT, Dynamic Probe Super Heavy
  • Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) and permeability testing
  • Seepage investigations, piezometer installation & monitoring
  • Plate Load Testing (PLT)
  • Design of dams, special foundations, excavations, and retaining structures
  • Landfills, tailings dams, and slope stability analysis

Geological, Geophysical & Hydrological Modelling

  • Geological mapping
  • Groundwater & dewatering design
  • Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
  • Seismic & magnetic surveys
  • Geotechnical interpretation & modelling

Grouting for Dams

  • Percussion drilling
  • Grouting & seepage control
  • Grouting planning & design

Research & Training

  • Field techniques
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Professional capacity-building
Why Choose Us

What Makes Us the consultants You Can Trust

At BSC, integrity is at the core of everything we do. We provide accurate, unbiased testing and advice, ensuring our clients receive reliable results they can act on with confidence. Our commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and industry standards means you can trust us to deliver solutions that are honest, precise, and dependable.

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"Excellence isn't a goal — it's our foundation."
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Start With Confidence

Build on certainty from the ground up. Our laboratory testing and geotechnical expertise provide accurate, reliable data that removes guesswork, reduces risk, and supports informed engineering decisions from planning through construction.

Yes, BSC’s main laboratory is in Harare. We also accept samples from across Zimbabwe and can support remote clients through arranged sample collection.

We work across mining, road infrastructure, power projects, dam engineering, and general civil construction, supporting both public and private sector developments.

BSC provides comprehensive mining support, including:

  • Mineral composition and quality analysis

  • Soil and rock testing

  • Monitoring of extracted materials

  • Environmental compliance testing

Yes. We test cement to confirm quality, composition, and suitability for construction projects, ensuring it meets regulatory standards.

Absolutely. BSC evaluates soil nutrient content, pH, and fertility to help farmers maximize crop yield and maintain soil health.

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