2014

United Engineering Resources, Inc. acquires Signet

Get to Know Us

Signet Testing Laboratories, Inc. (Signet) is a full-service engineering, construction inspection, and materials testing firm. We maintain a reputation for professional excellence throughout our long history in California and employ a veteran team of individuals with demonstrated industry excellence and customer service. The depth of our experienced team of professionals allows us to provide specialty resources to our clients.

A Family of Companies

Signet, headquartered in Hayward, CA since 1966, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Engineering Resources, Inc. (UER).

Celebrating 55 years!

1966

Signet Testing Labs, Inc. established in Hayward, CA

1980

Signet wins first major SF Bay Area project: Moscone Convention Center

1995

The Parker family acquires Signet

1998

Signet acquires Terratech Group

2005

Signet expands operations to 10-locations within California and over 200-employees

1990

Signet acquires United Inspection & Testing

1997

Dames & Moore acquires Signet

1999

URS Corporation acquires Dames & Moore with Signet

2014

United Engineering Resources, Inc. acquires Signet

Committed to Excellence

Signet's years of experience in the Testing and Inspection industry have been built on meaningful relationships, trust, and accountability. These values and dedication to excellence guide us to continually provide the highest quality services to our clients.

1997

Safety

Today’s intensified fast-tracked projects challenge all parties to maintain a safe worksite. As your quality representative on the job, we set the bar high for safety. Our exemplary safety culture is integrated into our business approach and brings an immense value to any project. Our management personnel are OSHA-certified in Construction Safety and Health, as this is the foundation of how we work in the field, at our sites, in our offices and laboratories. With a remarkable record with over 1.4 million exposure hours without a lost time incident; Signet received the URS Presidents’ Award in 2013 (3 years in a row) and the Southern California Contractors Association Award for Excellence in Accident Prevention in 2013.

Signet acquires Terratech Group