About C3S, Inc. CONCRETE ConSULTING SERVICES
About C3S, Inc. Concrete ConsultING SERVICES
C3S, Inc. is a Houston-based concrete consulting services firm founded by civil engineer and concrete specialist, Dr. Ebow Coleman. Since 1991, we have provided clients around the world with expert, in-depth consulting services and evaluations using advanced analytical methods to provide solutions to problems with concrete and related materials. Our services cover the entire spectrum of construction of concrete structures, namely, project planning phase, construction phase and maintenance phase of existing structures.
Our company name, C3S, is derived from Tricalcium Silicate (C3S), one of the four principal components of Portland cement, a universal construction material. As concrete and cement experts on a global scale, we identify with one of the strength-enhancing components of Portland cement.
Our experienced team of structural engineers, inspectors and technicians provide our clients with thorough concrete consulting services and assessments of the concrete quality and the integrity of the structure. C3S staff is active in professional organizations and works with key industry leaders to provide clients with cutting edge concrete analysis.
Our team is led by Dr. Coleman, an expert in concrete with extensive background in cement chemistry, petrographic analysis and, concrete testing. He has written several proprietary research papers and co-authored two US patents. His specialization in forensic evaluations of concrete, concrete consulting services and problem solving in cement plants has been useful for ready-mix concrete plants, facility maintenance, airport runways, highway pavements, commercial buildings, industrial structures, and educational facilities. With over 25 years of experience in the construction materials industry, Dr. Coleman is fully equipped to provide an expert opinion during litigation, strategic planning of projects, and marketing.
C3S Profile
Dr. S. Ebow Coleman, Ph.D., P.E.
Dr. S. Ebow Coleman, Ph.D., P.E. is the Founder, President & CEO of C3S, Inc. (formerly S. E. Coleman & Associates, Inc.), a concrete consulting engineer firm in Houston, Texas. With over 30 years of experience in the concrete and construction materials industry, Dr. Colemanโs has extensive experience in condition assessments and forensic evaluation of damaged structures. He has completed over 5,000 petrographic and chemical analyses, and condition surveys.
Dr. Coleman often performs due diligence for property managers and owners on various projects and also offers expert witness testimony on construction litigation cases. Representative projects span the whole spectrum of concrete materials in varying structures; mortar, grout, aggregate, and concrete in buildings โ residential, commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure.
His specialization in forensic evaluations of concrete has been invaluable in resolving problems involving ready-mix concrete plants, facility maintenance, airport runways, highway pavements, commercial buildings, industrial structures, and educational facilities.
From 1982 to 1985, Dr. Coleman was a Senior Research Engineer with Dowell-Schlumberger in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he spearheaded the use of Type C fly ash in oil well cements. He wrote several research papers on his work and was a co-author of two US patents from the fly ash project.
From 1986 to 1988, Dr. Coleman worked for Law Engineering in Houston as Project Engineer. He worked on several projects including testing of materials and materials investigation.
From 1989 to 1991, Dr. Coleman worked for Southwestern Laboratories in Houston where he developed the petrographic analysis service for the company which served all 17 satellite offices in Texas.
Before founding S.E. Coleman & Associates, Inc., Coleman received his Bachelorโs degree in Chemistry from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana and his Master of Science degree in Cement Production Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic in 1972 and 1977 respectfully. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Concrete Specialization from Purdue University in 1981 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston in 2000.
Dr. Coleman was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by his alma mater, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology in Kumasi, Ghana 2005 and is a recipient of 2009 Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Award from School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University.
He has served on the Advisory Boards for Lyles School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University from 2007 to 2013, the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Prairie View A & M University from 1998 to 2005.
Dr. Coleman is the founding member and first president of the Houston Chapter of the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI). He is also a Member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and a Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE).
Dr. Coleman is a Registered Engineer in the State of Texas (Professional License 68619).
Specialties and Practice Areas: consult on cements, aggregate evaluation, concrete deterioration, concrete durability, fire damage investigations, forensic evaluation of construction materials, capital projects planning, litigation support, petrographic analysis, and product development.
Best Concrete Consultants in the Field
We service all concrete structures, including:
- Dams
- Highways
- Airport runways
- Concrete tanks
- Concrete columns
- Concrete foundations
- Concrete caissons
- Industrial facilities
- Marine structures
- Building envelopes
- and more…
Our Mission
Our Mission is to provide clients around the world with expert, in-depth evaluations and concrete consulting services using advanced analytical methods to provide solutions to problems with concrete and related materials. Our services cover the entire spectrum of construction of concrete structures, namely, project planning phase, construction phase and maintenance/forensic phase of existing structures.
WHO WE SERVE
OUR CUSTOMERS RECOGNIZE OUR VALUES
Here are some reasons you can depend on C3S, Inc. Concrete Consulting Services to meet your needs:
EXPERIENCE
We believe that accumulated experience over time yields expertise. That is why we value our team members experiences.
QUALITY
PREVENTION
EFFICIENCY
Our goal is to minimize cost for repairs and ongoing maintenance while looking toย maximizing the lifespan of your structure.
TIMELINESS
We understand time is of the essence for most all projects and we work with this in mind.
INTEGRITY
We pride ourselves in conducting business honestly and ethically.
C3S IS A GLOBAL LEADER IN CONCRETE EVALUATION
We provide quality services that our customers have come to expect.
Consulting Engineers
Concrete Experts
"C3S, Inc. is a concrete consulting firm dedicated to providing full scale services to civil, A/E firms, government entities, testing laboratories, property managers and owners, and other agencies dealing with projects related to concrete.
With its immense expertise, C3S. Inc. has been successfully serving clients in U.S and worldwide markets for over 30 years. "
CONTACT INFORMATION
C3S, Inc.
7100 Regency Square Blvd.
Suite 183
Houston, TX 77036
Office Hours
Mon-Fri:ย 8 AM - 5 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
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- ๏Pre Stressing Strands (PT Cables)
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