Our Story

ACE Quality Control is a division of Allerion Consulting Group, Inc., created to unify Quality Control Management with geotechnical, environmental, special inspection, materials testing, and laboratory testing services throughout Northern California.

Our origin goes back to 2005, when Robert L. Williams founded AC&S Materials Testing to meet critical Quality Control and materials testing needs from Northern California to the Oregon border. AC&S began with three employees and grew by delivering on commitments consistently, transparently, and with field-ready solutions. In 2015, Robert stepped down from his leadership role while continuing to support the company in a semi-retired capacity through technical guidance and project support. He passed away in 2023, and his standard of disciplined quality remains part of how we work.

Today, our platform has grown to more than 50 professionals, built to reduce risk, protect compliance, and keep schedules intact. We focus on outcomes: verified performance, clear documentation, and fast issue resolution when conditions change. Clients hires us for oversight, clarity, accountability, and predictable delivery. We bring the right people, the right processes, and the urgency clients expect. Bottom line: we make quality control a controllable variable, not a last-minute scramble.

Our Evolution and Focus

To reflect expanded capabilities and a broader consulting mission, Joe J. Tadlock and Ed Hendrick, GE, PE, CEG, PG renamed AC&S Materials Testing to Allerion Consulting Group, Inc. in 2016. They also launched ACE Quality Control as a dedicated division aligned with Quality Control Management services and modern project delivery. This structure creates a single, integrated team for Quality Control leadership, staffing, testing, inspections, and reporting: reducing fragmentation and handoff risk. We’re set up to support owners, contractors, and design teams with consistent workflows and a defensible project record. It’s a strategic shift designed to meet higher expectations for compliance, schedule certainty, and risk management.

ACE Quality Control provides geological and geotechnical support, Quality Control Management, special inspections, code compliance, submittal review, and staff augmentation to keep projects resourced and moving forward. Our materials testing and laboratory teams deliver timely, defensible results that stand up to agency review, audits, and closeout. Whether you need a QC plan that works in the field and a technical partner who drives job close out while bringing solutions. We operate with disciplined execution, proactive communication, and a results-first mindset. That’s how we protect your project and elevate your outcomes.

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Timeline Projects
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Clear Creek WWTP Expansion, Redding

The 2006 Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion in Redding, completed at a cost of approximately $5.4 million, upgraded treatment capacity and facilities.

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Wagon Creek Bridge Replacement, Mount Shasta

The Wagon Creek Bridge Replacement delivered the replacement of an aging rural bridge with a modern, structurally resilient crossing, enhancing load capacity, roadway safety, and long-term serviceability while ensuring uninterrupted access for the surrounding community.

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I-5 Antler Bridge Replacement, Redding

The I-5 Antlers Bridge Replacement in Redding, completed at a cost of approximately $132 million, involved constructing a new 1,942-foot-long segmental concrete bridge over Shasta Lake to replace the aging steel truss span along a critical Interstate 5 corridor.

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Thunder Valley Casino Hotel, Lincoln

The Thunder Valley Casino Hotel renovation project in Lincoln, completed at a cost of approximately $40 million, involved modernizing all guest rooms, upgrading interior finishes, and enhancing resort amenities to elevate the overall luxury and guest experience.

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Historical Bridgeport Wood Bridge, Bridgeport

This project, in Bridgeport, involved the restoration of one of the longest single-span wooden covered bridges in the United States, with construction costs totaling approximately $6.9 million, preserving its structural integrity and historical significance.

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Hyatt Centric Hotel, Sacramento

The Hyatt Centric Hotel project in Sacramento, completed at a cost of approximately $60 million, involved the construction of a modern, upscale 172-room hotel in downtown Sacramento, enhancing the city’s hospitality offerings and supporting urban revitalization.

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Gateway at Millbrae, Millbrae

The Gateway at Millbrae project in Millbrae, completed at a cost of approximately $300 million, is a mixed-use transit-oriented development featuring residential units, retail space, offices, and a hotel adjacent to the Millbrae BART/Caltrain station.

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Fuel Systems Aircraft Corrosion Control Hangar, Moffet Field

This project completed at an estimated cost of $57 million, involved the construction of a specialized hangar facility designed to support fuel system maintenance and corrosion control for military and government aircraft operations.

Why Choose ACE

A Dedicated Client Champion
Proactive Field Coordination
Decision-Ready Documentation
Issues to Closure, Not Just “Observed”
Closeout Certainty
  • A Dedicated Client Champion

    You get a dedicated Project Manager who owns follow-through, stays ahead of risk, and keeps communication transparent. Clients value having one accountable lead who aligns our work to your objectives and drives the project toward a clean, on-time outcome.

  • Proactive Field Coordination

    Construction moves fast: proactive communication and collaborating helps mitigate schedule risks. Clients work with us because we coordinate with urgency, keep stakeholders aligned, and elevate issues early enough to protect the plan.

  • Decision-Ready Documentation

    Our reports are built to drive action, not create questions. Clients value that our documentation is clear, consistent, and defensible when it matters—field decisions, agency review, and turnover.

  • Issues to Closure, Not Just “Observed”

    We help teams get out of the loop of repeat deficiencies and rework. Clients choose us because we support resolution, track outcomes, and keep accountability visible without adding noise.

  • Closeout Certainty

    We don’t treat closeout as an end-of-job scramble, we plan for it from day one. Clients engage us because they want a clear path to approvals, clean documentation, and fewer last-minute surprises.

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