A5 Business provides AWS Certified Welding Inspector coverage for structural steel, piping, pipeline, fabrication, repair, and construction projects. Services are available for field, shop, and project-based assignments.

A5 provides welding inspection and QA/QC support based on the project scope, applicable specifications, and governing code requirements.

• Field and fabrication-shop inspection
• Structural steel welding inspection
• Pipe, pipeline, and industrial welding inspection
• Pre-weld documentation and material review
• Joint preparation and fit-up verification
• In-process welding surveillance
• Preheat and interpass temperature verification
• Filler-metal and consumable verification
• Final visual weld inspection
• WPS, PQR, and welder qualification record review
• Repair and rework verification
• Vendor and source inspection
• Daily inspection reports, weld logs, punch lists, and project documentation

A5 provides welder qualification testing based on the required welding process, position, material, thickness, joint configuration, and applicable project requirements.

Individual and multiple-welder testing are available. Discounted per-test pricing may be provided when multiple welders are tested under the same scope. Testing is also available for welding schools and vocational programs, with individual or group testing arrangements.

A5 can provide a testing facility when needed. Welding procedures, test materials, coupons, consumables, equipment, mechanical testing, laboratory services, and nondestructive examination are provided by the client unless specifically included in A5’s written quotation. A5 may coordinate these items for an additional cost.

All inspectors employed or contracted by A5 hold AWS Certified Welding Inspector credentials and are assigned according to relevant field experience, code knowledge, and project scope.

• Municipalities and public agencies
• General contractors and construction managers
• Structural steel fabricators and erectors
• Piping and pipeline contractors
• Oil, gas, and industrial facilities
• Engineering and special-inspection firms
• Equipment manufacturers and fabrication shops
• Welding schools and vocational programs
• Private owners and developers

Inspection documentation can be prepared according to client and project requirements, including:

• Daily inspection reports
• Weld inspection logs
• Welder qualification records
• Repair and reinspection records
• Nonconformance and punch-list documentation
• Photographic documentation
• Final inspection and turnover packages

To request inspection coverage or welder qualification testing, provide the project location, scope of work, governing code or specification, requested dates, and anticipated duration.