Ensuring the Safety, Durability and Compliance of Structural Building Materials

Expert QA/QC services for construction materials.

Large construction and renovation projects require quality materials from the point of fabrication to project site installation. Steel and concrete construction materials must maintain the highest level of integrity to ensure the safety of major buildings and infrastructure. Project success requires that these vital building materials work seamlessly for specified applications and satisfy precise inspection requirements set forth by regulations to meet applicable codes and standards of compliance.

TRC’s fabrication inspection team works globally, bringing industry-leading technical expertise, long-standing supplier relationships and decades of experience in international logistics to exceed your local and global material sourcing requirements and expectations. Our team of materials engineers, shop inspectors and non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians have extensive experience evaluating concrete, steel and other materials. Let our industry-leading technical expertise guide you to meet local and internal regulations.

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A Proven, Expert Approach to Fabrication Inspections 

Our inspection processes follow a detailed fabrication inspection checklist, including:

  • Visual observations: A simple inspection can reveal defects or errors in construction. We look at all of your materials to determine whether they are suitable for building or have defects that could threaten your structure’s integrity.
  • Process monitoring: As you start construction, we will stay on-site to observe your processes. This allows us to examine your materials again while monitoring your operations and pointing out potential deviations that may affect the outcome.
  • Dimensional accuracy: Near the end of your project, we conduct a final walkthrough and complete measurements and evaluations. We will bring your model of the intended result for reference and ensure measurements, weight distributions and other aspects match as accurately as possible. Otherwise, adjustments may be necessary.
  • Non-destructive evaluations: Finally, our non-destructive evaluations will test your fabrication. We use processes like ultrasonic, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing to estimate your project’s limits without affecting its overall integrity.

Years of QA/QC experience

At TRC, we make sure every structural building project is safe, durable and compliant. Our staff is highly credentialed, including American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) and NDT qualifications from the American Society for Non-destructive Testing (ASNT). Our QA standards are rigid, and we never compromise on them. Let us become an extension of your team and protect your operations from every angle. 

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Qualified Staff. TRC offers an in-house team located across the globe.

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Countries where TRC has performed plant audits and in-process fabrication inspections

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Local knowledge and offices in nearly ​every state​

Bridge and Highway Structures

Our team performs well-coordinated inspections on intricate bridge and highway structures, ensuring their safety, durability and compliance with design standards and specifications.

Renewable Energy Facilities

We leverage our expertise to inspect power generation facilities, verifying their integrity, safety and compliance

Complex Structures

Our unrivaled inspection skills and relationships ensure stadiums, convention centers and large-scale building projects are safe, efficient and compliant

Integrated Fabrication Inspection Solutions

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Structural Steel and Non-Destructive Testing
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Precast/Prestressed Concrete Inspection

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Real-Time Data Sync. One-Click Reporting.

Conventional fabrication inspection practices aggregate electronic and paper forms and use manual data entry for regulatory reporting. TRC’s Inspection Insights generates complete reports at the click of a button, cutting months off the process.

Our Inspection Insights data solution collects cloud-based data that provides real-time insight into inspection procedures and outcomes.

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Structural Steel and Non-Destructive Testing

TRC’s specialized materials engineers, non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians and steel fabrication inspectors ensure the integrity and safety of infrastructure components worldwide. We have experience inspecting projects including bridges, buildings, wind turbines, highway structures and pressure vessels, adhering to the ASNT Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-189/ISO 9712 certifications.

Our collaborative approach allows inspectors and engineers to work alongside NDT technicians, making evaluations that provide quick, detailed and cost-effective analysis for service fatigue, material selection, and durability recommendations.

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Offshore Marine Inspection Services

TRC provides comprehensive marine inspection services for manufactured and fabricated components for the petrochemical and marine industries. Composed of internationally qualified inspectors well-versed in QA and QC documentation of marine-scale steel structures, they cover various arenas such as offshore oil platforms, ship hulls, pressure vessels, drilling derricks and Jack-up rigs, among others.

Services range from qualification reviews for welders, in-process and final inspections, vendor assessments, and implementation of advanced NDT procedures to corrosion mapping, pressure piping fabrication inspections and reviewing fabrication designs.

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Precast/Prestressed Concrete Inspection

TRC provides comprehensive inspection services for the fabrication of precast and prestressed concrete products, which is vital in today’s construction industry. Plant inspectors utilize cutting-edge digital technology for documentation and act in a technical support role on behalf of clients, ensuring adherence to QA/QC programs, production standards, material certification and equipment calibration.

Our team oversees product storage and shipping procedures, verifies tension calculations, provides independent assurance support, and inspects prefabrication forms, rebar, cable, inserts and post-fabrication measurements.

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Featured Projects

Our fabrication inspection projects include bridge and highway structures, renewable energy facilities and complex structures. Here are a few examples of our past work.

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Los Penasquitos Lagoon Bridge Replacement

Part of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor, the four timber trestle bridges spanning Los Penasquitos Lagoon …

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Source Fabrication Inspection – Noble Offshore Wind Farm Zeebrugge, North Sea Belgium

Efficiencies gained with Inspection Insights™ shaved several months off the construction timeline resulting in significant cost savings to our client.

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LA Clipper’s Intuit Dome

Working directly with steel manufacturers in China, TRC is delivering premium construction materials to support the technologically and environmentally advanced …

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about what we do with these frequently asked questions.

TRC works with transportation authorities, construction teams and materials manufacturers to evaluate commercial and private facilities, complex structures, new construction, highways, roads, bridges, wastewater processing facilities and more. Our inspections make sure these structures are safe, durable and compliant with design standards and specifications.

Our team includes materials engineers, shop inspectors and non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians, all possessing deep expertise in concrete and steel inspections. We hold relevant credentials, such as the American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) and NDT qualifications from the American Society for Non-destructive Testing (ASNT).

TRC’s staff is proud of our ability to integrate seamlessly into practically any team or teams involved in your project. Our inspectors work side by side with your professionals to gain a deeper understanding of your operations and see firsthand how we can assist you most effectively. As our trained practitioners evaluate your equipment and products, we will continually work around your needs to minimize disruption while ensuring a thorough assessment.

Our inspection services include process monitoring, ensuring dimensional accuracy and conducting non-destructive evaluations like magnetic particles, liquid penetrants, ultrasonic testing and visual observations. We also follow a detailed fabrication inspection checklist to promote the best outcomes.

TRC began more than 55 years ago in Connecticut and today operates over 150 offices across the U.S. and globally, including in Canada, China and the United Kingdom. Our expansive reach has allowed us to work in every type of geography and climate and assess the application of state and federal regulations in each of them.

With local knowledge and an international footprint, we bring a balance of experience, expertise and relationships to address your specific project needs.

Connect With TRC and Resolve Your Fabrication Inspection Challenges Today

Our global staff carries extensive credentials in fabrication testing, and we understand the critical components of quality assurance and inspections. We adhere to proven fabrication testing methods and inspection procedures to ensure the integrity and safety of buildings and infrastructure construction materials.

A commitment to quality, combined with an expert team, brings your project the inspection services you need to succeed. Connect with us online to learn more.

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