Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail
2025 | Apple Valley, MN | Minnesota Zoo | Sports & Recreation
Construction observation, inspection, and testing for an innovative elevated trail feature at the Minnesota Zoo.
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American Engineering Testing, Inc.
St. Paul, MN
Critical investigations, testing, analysis, and design for a more certain world
- Services
- 34
- Offices
- 22
- Projects
- 3
- Leaders
- 5
- Founded
- 1976
Overview
American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) is a multi-office consulting practice headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with more than 50 years of experience providing geotechnical, pavement, forensic, environmental, and construction-materials testing services. AET operates 19 independent construction-materials testing laboratories across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming, several of which are AASHTO accredited and USACE validated, and can mobilize teams to most US states. AET's Petrography Group is the largest in North America. AET is a national leader in research-based construction-materials testing standards and has provided construction materials testing, pavement engineering, and forensic services internationally.
- Founded
- 1976
Services
Construction Services
Construction observation, testing, inspection, and quality-assurance support for buildings and infrastructure across all 50 states, including pre-planning, material verification, special inspections, and project-closeout documentation.
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical investigations, in-situ testing, laboratory testing, engineering design, and consultation to evaluate subsurface conditions and reduce construction risk. Notable project experience includes major sports arenas, high-rise buildings, major river bridges, and large transportation projects across the upper Midwest.
Pavement Engineering
Consulting on roadway and pavement performance supported by asphalt and concrete testing, mix design, and research.
Building Technology
Evaluations, structural inspections, testing, and design services for both existing and new structures.
Environmental Consulting
Site-condition, contaminant, compliance, and remedial-action support for environmental risk management.
Forensic Engineering
Investigational consulting and analysis to identify root causes of material performance issues, structural defects, and construction disputes.
Nondestructive Testing
Evaluation methods used to assess structural materials, weld integrity, and concrete internal conditions without causing damage.
Laboratory Services
Testing services supporting construction materials, geotechnical, petrographic, chemistry, and product-performance investigations.
Industries
Firm type
Projects
I-90 Concrete Pavement Overlay
Blue Earth, MN | Highways & Roads
Pavement engineering and materials support for a concrete pavement overlay project near Blue Earth, Minnesota.
View project sourceNorth Field Restoration, Tinian
Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands | US Military | Defense
Geotechnical and construction materials support for the US military restoration of North Field on Tinian.
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Leadership
Rita Zinn
Vice President of Strategy & Growth
Matthew Semerad
Principal Project Manager, Construction Services
Zachary Anunson
Director of Field Services, MN
Kristen Yates
Western Dakotas Area Manager
Chris Braaten
Senior Petrographer
PG, CPG
Offices
St. Paul Headquarters
HeadquartersSt. Paul, MN
Albertville
Albertville, MN
Bemidji
Bemidji, MN
Duluth
Duluth, MN
International Falls
International Falls, MN
Mankato
Mankato, MN
Marshall
Marshall, MN
Rochester
Rochester, MN
Bismarck
Bismarck, ND
Dickinson
Dickinson, ND
Fargo
Fargo, ND
Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND
Williston
Williston, ND
Pierre
Pierre, SD
Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls, WI
Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
Wausau
Wausau, WI
Casper
Casper, WY
Gillette
Gillette, WY
Sheridan
Sheridan, WY