FAISALABAD, Oct 21 (APP):The Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) testing laboratory has conducted more than 400 tests of various materials used in the construction of buildings and roads during the current fiscal year so far, generating revenue of approximately Rs.1 million for the authority.
This was disclosed during a briefing session held to review the performance of FDA Testing Laboratory which was held under the chairmanship of Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhry.
During the briefing, Director Inspection/Planning and Development Asim Mahmood provided a detailed overview of the laboratory’s performance, analytical testing of construction materials, provision of modern facilities, and measures to further improve testing standards.
Director IT Yasir Ijaz Chattha, Sub-Engineer Ahsan Mehboob and other officers were also present.
The Director Inspection informed the meeting that the FDA Testing Laboratory had been modernized and equipped with high-quality machinery imported from Italy.
Various construction materials are tested under the supervision of trained staff to ensure accuracy and reliability.
The laboratory’s services are available not only to government departments but also to private companies and other stakeholders associated with the construction sector.
The briefing further highlighted the quality and credibility of the laboratory’s analytical reports. Japanese and other foreign engineers working on various projects in Faisalabad also prefer the FDA Testing Laboratory for the analysis of construction materials.
In addition, materials used in construction projects within private housing schemes are being tested at the facility, further enhancing its usefulness and professional reputation.
Expressing satisfaction with the laboratory’s performance, Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhry directed the concerned officers to ensure the highest standards of quality, transparency, and technical accuracy in the analysis of construction materials.
He emphasized that the use of quality construction materials is fundamental to developing durable infrastructure. Therefore, testing and evaluating materials through modern scientific methods is essential to maintaining high standards in building and road construction projects.
He further directed that innovative measures be adopted to enhance the laboratory’s operational capacity, make effective use of modern technology, and improve the efficiency of testing procedures.
These initiatives would help provide reliable, high-quality analytical services for construction projects in both the public and private sectors, he added.
FDA Director General also stressed the need to expand the laboratory’s services, improve its overall performance, increase revenue and ensure the timely delivery of testing reports.
Muhammad Asif Chaudhry reaffirmed that the FDA would continue taking measures to improve institutional performance, ensure the effective utilization of available resources and enhance revenue generation.
He observed that further strengthening the professional capabilities of FDA Testing Laboratory would enable it to play an effective role in promoting quality, reliability and sustainability in the construction sector.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
