About IQTS
Independent Quality Testing Services is a locally focused business supporting civil contractors across Dubbo and surrounding regions.
Liam brings over 16 years of construction materials testing experience across road, rail, airport, flood alleviation and civil infrastructure projects. His experience covers concrete, soils, aggregates and asphalt, including work on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Brisbane New Parallel Runway and Inland Rail.
His technical background includes interpreting testing, inspection and acceptance requirements across Australian Standards, Transport for NSW, Austroads and local government specifications.
Previous project experience
The following reflects Liam Reid's experience while employed by other organisations prior to establishing IQTS. These projects were not delivered by IQTS.
At the time, the £745 million AWPR/B-T was one of the largest road construction projects underway in Europe. The 58-kilometre route included 12 junctions, major crossings of the Rivers Dee and Don and more than 100 structures. Liam worked as a laboratory supervisor in one of three on-site laboratories, supporting construction materials testing and quality control across the project.
A $1.1 billion airport expansion centred on a 3.3-kilometre runway, 12 kilometres of taxiways and extensive ground improvement, earthworks and airfield pavements. Liam's previous role included construction materials testing experience on the project.
The first completed section of Inland Rail involved rebuilding and upgrading 98.4 kilometres of existing track and constructing the 5.3-kilometre North West Connection near Parkes. Liam worked as the laboratory supervisor on the project, coordinating the site testing teams and supporting the delivery of construction materials testing across the works.
Technical experience relevant to civil construction quality and materials testing.
Experience with Australian Standard test methods relevant to construction materials, including AS 1289 for soils, AS 1012 for concrete, AS 1141 for aggregates and AS/NZS 2891 for asphalt.
Familiarity with AS 3798, Guidelines on earthworks for commercial and residential developments, including GITA Level 1 supervision and Level 2 testing requirements.
Experience working with TfNSW materials test methods and construction specifications, including project-specific testing frequencies, acceptance criteria and reporting requirements.
Experience interpreting Austroads specifications for road-building materials and construction, together with applicable council and project-specific specifications.
Work with IQTS