Material testing is essential for ensuring that construction materials such as concrete, steel, asphalt, and aggregates meet high standards of strength, durability, and performance. These tests verify compliance with technical specifications and assess resistance to environmental stresses, preventing defects and costly repairs. Qualification testing evaluates construction components’ design and manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet approved standards and function effectively under real-world conditions. By adopting these protocols, infrastructure development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is prioritising quality assurance, safety, and long-term resilience.

SEED developed comprehensive guidelines to standardise material and qualification testing, helping engineers and project managers conduct assessments consistently and accurately. These protocols strengthen quality assurance in infrastructure projects across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ensuring the construction of safer, more durable public infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges, and buildings.