CWB Welding Inspection Without the Wait
Certified third-party weld inspectors for structural and pressure work — visual and NDT in a single visit.
CWB Welding Inspection Services in Edmonton & Alberta
CIC provides third-party welding inspection by CWB certified inspectors for structural steel, pressure work and fabrication across Alberta. Because we're an independent NDT company — not a fab shop with an inspection sideline — our sign-off carries no conflict of interest, and because we run every NDT method in-house, visual inspection and MPI, LPI, UT or RT happen in one visit instead of three vendors' worth of scheduling.
What Our Welding Inspectors Cover
Visual weld inspection to CSA W59 / W47.1 acceptance criteria — fillet sizing, profile, undercut, spatter, alignment
In-process surveillance — fit-up, preheat, interpass temperature, consumable control, WPS conformance
Final inspection with NDT follow-up where the drawing or engineer requires it (MPI, LPI, UT, PAUT or RT)
Shop and field coverage — fabrication surveillance, site welds, repairs and rework verification
Documented inspection reports your engineer of record and CWB auditor can accept without questions
Why Third-Party Inspection Pays for Itself
Catching a WPS violation or an undersized fillet during fabrication costs minutes; catching it after erection costs a crane, traffic control and a repair procedure. Independent inspection also protects fabricators — a documented third-party report shifts the argument when a weld is questioned months later, because the disposition came from a company with nothing to sell but the truth of the weld.
One Provider, Visual Through Volumetric
Most weld inspection scopes escalate: visual finds an indication, the engineer wants MPI to confirm, and a percentage of joints need UT or radiography to code. CIC carries the certifications for all of it, so escalation happens inside the same visit and the same report — not across three purchase orders. That's the practical advantage of hiring a full-suite NDT company for weld inspection.
Codes and Standards
Structural work runs to CSA W59 with fabricator qualification under CSA W47.1; pressure piping and vessels to ASME B31.3 and Section VIII with NDT per ASME Section V. Tell us the governing code and the drawing's inspection notes — we'll match inspector certification, method and acceptance criteria to it, and flag anything ambiguous before mobilizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a CWB welding inspector actually check?
A CWB certified inspector verifies welds against the code the structure was designed to — weld size and profile, workmanship defects like undercut and porosity, joint fit-up, and conformance to the approved welding procedure. Inspection can be in-process, final, or both, with NDT added where the code requires it.
Do you inspect in the shop or on site?
Both. CIC inspectors cover fabrication shops on recurring or per-project schedules, and mobilize to construction sites, plants and remote work across Alberta. Field visual inspection pairs with portable MPI and UT so most questions get answered the same day.
Can you provide ongoing inspection coverage for our shop?
Yes — recurring surveillance is how many fabricators use us: scheduled visits matched to your production cycle, consistent inspectors who know your procedures, and consolidated reporting. Call 780-468-4593 to set up a coverage schedule.