Structural welding in Canada is governed by strict certification and fabrication requirements in accordance with CSA W47.1 and CSA W59 for steel structures, and CSA W47.2 and CSA W59.2 for aluminum structures.
In addition, some industries in Canada and international projects may utilize the AWS structural welding code series, including AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.3, AWS D1.5, and AWS D1.8 for structural welding applications.
Our CWB-approved and AWS Certified (CWEng.) senior welding engineer provides high-quality engineering support for structural welding projects across a wide range of industrial applications.
Our structural welding engineering services include:
- CWB certification support and retained engineering services for Division 2 fabrication shops
- Development of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Data Sheets (WPDS)
- Engineering support for CSA and AWS-based structural welding applications
- Design review, specification assessment, and technical consultation
- Fabrication compliance and certification support
If you fabricate steel or aluminum structures in or for Canada, specific CWB certification requirements may apply depending on project scope, design requirements, client specifications, and governing standards.
Several Canadian standards including CSA S6, CSA S16, CSA S157, CSA A660, CSA A23.3, and CSA A136 contain mandatory provisions related to CWB certified fabrication activities.
Additional industries requiring CWB-certified fabrication may include:
- Bridge and highway infrastructure
- Industrial steel structures
- Wind turbine towers
- Cranes and lifting equipment
- Mobile structures and reinforcing steel systems
We provide practical engineering guidance focused on certification readiness, fabrication compliance, structural integrity, and long-term project success.