AISC certification tells owners, 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. Learn more here.

Applicants typically worry about two positions – the inspector and administrative help for document control.

As an alternative to shop or field inspection, a lead fitter, welder or foreman can be trained to inspect per construction codes and AISC requirements. They do not need special certifications, just the knowledge and the recognition by the company that they can perform the work.

For managing new documents and records, consider training an existing administrator or assistant project manager. Atema can also provide temporary or project-specific technical administrative help to prepare for an annual AISC audit.

AISC looks for management involvement but most quality management system work can be delegated and reviewed by leadership. Remember: Running your quality management system is not a one-position job.

It takes motivation and energy to make certification a priority, but don’t sweat getting ready before we start our work with you.

Atema will hold your hand during the process; you'll get everything you need to run your quality management operation and see business improvement from the experience. All you need to do is put time aside for the process.

Getting an accurate cost requires a brief phone conversation with an Atema professional. We aren’t the cheapest in the industry, but our work is done right the first time. And remember: A solid quality management processes saves you money with reduced rework.

There are several variables, but here are some examples: A fully remote certification prep can take up to eight weeks from start to application, and certification prep for the Steel Building Structures (BU) category can be accomplished in three to four weeks onsite with some initial remote work.

AISC’s application review and audit process can take 6-10 months after application. There are ways to expedite the process and some clients may accept that you are in the process of getting certified.

We support you through the entire certification process, from helping you put together your QMS, preparing for an audit, training your staff, and more. Our solutions can help you at any stage of your certification process.

We'll give you all the tools to be successful, but we cannot guarantee certification. If you follow Atema’s guidance, you'll succeed in your certification efforts.

Atema can sit in during during certification audits or be available as a “lifeline” call during audit breaks to help you understand what the auditor may be looking for.

In smaller organizations, it's common for one person -- maybe you -- to wear a lot of hats. Certification demands specific roles and responsibilities in some cases, but Atema has several strategies to streamline your processes and make juggling your roles easier.