Thelen Associates a geotechnical engineering firm and construction materials testing laboratory that serves Ohio and Kentucky. Founded in 1971, the company has completed more than 27,000 engineering, drilling and construction materials testing projects. It specializes in commercial, industrial and retail projects. Thelen Associates also constructs various institutional buildings, complexes, residential apartments, public utilities, sports facilities, and roadways and bridges. The company performs subsurface explorations for building sites, pipelines, landslides, dams and other earth-bearing structures. It provides exploratory test drilling and field and laboratory testing services, as well as offers engineering analyses. Thelen Associates additionally performs forensic and consulting projects and geotechnical explorations. The company s laboratory conducts field and laboratory testing and provides field review of soils, concrete, asphalt, steel, fireproofing and roofing installations. It is accredited by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).