AISC Certification Programs set the quality standard for the structural steel 
industry and are the most recognized national quality certification programs.

Being  AISC certified informs owners, the design community, construction industry, 
and public officials that certified participants have the personnel, organization, 
experience, procedures, knowledge, equipment, and commitment for quality 
control and quality assurance. As a contractor, your company will learn the skills 
and have the tools necessary to increase quality resulting in fewer errors to save 
you money and increase production. 

The most common question that applicants typically have is “Do I need to hire new 
personnel or have an in-house AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)?”  The answer 
is "No", although AISC encourages contractors to staff a CWI, it is not a requirement 
unlike other programs. Typically, new position titles and responsibilities are created 
within the company and these can be performed by one or more than one staff 
member.  In smaller organizations it's common for one individual to have multiple 
roles or perform multiple functions. Two key positions are the Quality Control 
Inspector and Quality Assurance Manager. The Quality Control Inspector performs 
all visual inspections and records all inspection records. The Quality Assurance 
Manager will maintenance all document control records.

AISC’s application review and audit process can take 7-10 months after application 
submission. We support you through the entire certification process. With our service we will help you put together your Quality Manual System (QMS), prepare for an audit, 
train your staff, and provide administrative assistance as needed.  IRSI can sit in 
during certification audits or be available as a lifeline call during audit breaks to 
help you understand what the auditor may be inquiring about. IRSI guarantee’s that 
your company will successfully get certified if all guidelines are followed. 
We offer both Fabricator and Erector program. To get an accurate cost for our 
service a phone call conversation may be required.