WACEL: An Association of Engineering Laboratories, Inspection Agencies and Building Officials Employee Directory
ConstructionMaryland, United States2-10 Employees
WACEL is a nonprofit association based in Bethesda, Maryland, established in 1974 as the Washington Area Council of Engineering Laboratories, Inc. It supports the construction industry by developing programs and guidelines that raise standards for firms and individuals involved in observing and testing construction materials. The organization delivers a nationally recognized technician certification, laboratory accreditation, and a jurisdictional liaison program, contributing to quality control and public safety in building projects. Its work positions WACEL within the construction sector as a collaborative public-private partner that aligns laboratory and inspection practices with the wider framework of building codes and safety requirements. The organization serves engineering laboratories, inspection agencies, and building officials, aiming to improve reliability and consistency in material testing and related oversight.