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New Accreditation: Frost Heave BS812-124:2009
Frost heave is the phenomenon where frozen soil or other road foundation materials swell upwards in very cold weather. As the surface layers freeze, free water migrates upwards from warmer layers beneath, and the volume of ice continues to increase, causing damage to road surfaces and other structures. Not all materials are susceptible to this effect, and this test allows us to discern whether this is the case. Carefully prepared specimens are arranged in a purpose-built refr
Jul 31 min read


Join the WRL Team! Exciting opportunities still live!
Experienced Site Technician – We’re Still Hiring! White Rose Laboratory Services Ltd., a UKAS-accredited test house based in Castleford,...
Mar 12, 20251 min read


Extension to our Concrete Field Services
At White Rose Laboratory Services, we’re preparing for our upcoming UKAS extension to scope surveillance visit with internal audits and...
Mar 12, 20251 min read


It's a go! Chemistry Department gains UKAS Accreditation!
Our Chemistry UKAS Accreditation is Now Official! We’re pleased to announce that White Rose Laboratory Services has now received UKAS...
Mar 12, 20251 min read


Chemistry here we come!
We're thrilled to announce that our Chemistry Lab is gearing up for a grand entrance into the realm of soils and aggregate testing! 🚀✨...
Sep 26, 20241 min read


WRL attend AECOM's 2024 LWD Correlation Trials
This week our team attended the 2024 LWD correlation trials in Nottingham for the first time, an event supported by National Highways and...
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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