We welcome high-quality contributions from professionals, educators, and industry experts in the fields of construction materials testing, engineering, and related technical disciplines.
If you have practical insights, technical knowledge, or educational content that can help professionals and students better understand materials testing practices, certifications, or industry standards, we would be glad to review your submission.
Our goal is to build a reliable knowledge resource for the materials testing community by sharing informative, well-researched, and experience-driven articles that support learning and professional development.
Topics We Accept
We welcome well-researched and informative articles that provide educational value to professionals, students, and organizations involved in construction materials testing and related technical disciplines.
Topics we are interested in include:
- Construction materials testing methods and standards
- Soil, concrete, and asphalt testing procedures
- ACI, ICC, and other certification preparation insights
- Laboratory testing practices and quality control
- Engineering inspection techniques and field practices
- Construction industry insights and professional experience
- Practical case studies and field testing scenarios
Articles that provide technical explanations, real-world experience, and educational guidance are especially encouraged.
Submission Guidelines
To maintain the quality and integrity of our resource library, contributors are asked to follow these guidelines when preparing their submissions:
- Articles must be original content and not previously published elsewhere
- Recommended length: 800–1200 words (longer for technical topics)
- Content should be informative, well-structured, and technically accurate
- Use clear headings, bullet points, and organized formatting
- Include diagrams, images, or examples where they help explain technical concepts
- Where appropriate, include credible references to support technical information
Our goal is to publish content that provides clear, practical knowledge for professionals working in materials testing, engineering, and construction fields.
References & External Sources
Articles may include references to credible external sources when they support the topic or provide additional technical context. These references should come from reliable organizations, technical publications, industry standards, or educational institutions.
Examples of acceptable references include:
- ASTM standards and technical publications
- ACI (American Concrete Institute) resources
- Engineering research publications
- Educational institutions and technical organizations
- Industry best-practice documentation
All external references are reviewed by our editorial team to ensure they are relevant, accurate, and contribute meaningful value to the content. Promotional or unrelated links may be edited or removed during the review process.
Where appropriate, references may be presented in a structured References section at the end of the article.
Example References
ASTM International – Standards for Construction Materials Testing
American Concrete Institute (ACI) – Concrete Certification Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – Measurement Standards
Author Credit
Contributors may include a short author bio at the end of the article. The bio should briefly describe the author's professional background, industry experience, or role within the construction materials testing, engineering, or related technical fields.
Author bios are typically limited to 2–3 sentences and should focus on the contributor’s professional expertise. Where appropriate, a professional reference such as a LinkedIn profile or organization page may be included.
All author information is reviewed by our editorial team to ensure it aligns with the educational focus and professional standards of CertifiedMTP.
Editorial Review
All submissions are carefully reviewed by our editorial team before publication. During this process, we evaluate the article for technical accuracy, clarity, originality, and overall usefulness to our audience.
Our team may make minor edits to improve readability, formatting, and consistency with our editorial standards. In some cases, contributors may be asked to clarify certain sections or provide additional information before the article is approved.
Our goal is to ensure that all published content maintains a high level of quality and provides meaningful educational value to professionals and students in the materials testing and construction industries.
Submit Your Article
If you are interested in contributing, please send your article proposal or draft to:
matt [dot] johnson [at] certifiedmtp [dot] com
To help us review submissions efficiently, please include the following information:
Article Title
Provide a clear and descriptive title that reflects the main topic of the article and its relevance to materials testing, engineering practices, certifications, or related industry subjects.
Short Outline or Draft
Include a short outline or a full draft of the article. The outline should summarize the main sections and key points you plan to cover.
Author Bio
Provide a brief professional bio (2–3 sentences) describing your background, experience, and role within the industry.
Once your submission is received, our team will review it and respond as soon as possible. If the article meets our editorial guidelines, we will coordinate the next steps for publication.