Wheel of Certifications:  Certified Welding Inspector Mar 8

Wheel of Certifications: Certified Welding Inspector

This month, we spun the Wheel of Certifications and landed on “Certified Welding Inspector”!  We will take a look at what a Certified Welding Inspector is and why are they so important. A Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examines welded material for... Read more
Nuclear Density Testing – What Is It, Anyway? Dec 8

Nuclear Density Testing – What Is It, Anyway?

Simply put, a nuclear density gauge is a tool used to test the density of a compacted material. Most often utilized in highway or road construction projects, you will also see them in use on wind or solar power generation construction sites, residential and commercial... Read more
Pressure Vessel Design and Inspection Services Nov 16

Pressure Vessel Design and Inspection Services

A pressure vessel is a tank or vessel that holds liquid, vapor, or gas at a pressure which is substantially different from the surrounding pressure, generally speaking.  Compressed gas cylinders, such as oxygen tanks, heat exchangers, autoclaves, and boilers all... Read more
Nike Base BU 34-35 Silo Inspections Nov 2

Nike Base BU 34-35 Silo Inspections

Did you know that there were missile launch and control sites here in Western New York? You might be surprised to learn that, beginning in 1955, surface-to-air missile launches and other ancillary buildings were constructed by the US Army throughout the area. The... Read more