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Nuclear’s Tech Revolution: Why AISC N690 Certification Matters More Than Ever

The landscape of nuclear energy is transforming rapidly, with tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon leading a new wave of nuclear power adoption. As these companies plan advanced reactor facilities and data centers powered by nuclear energy, the importance of AISC N690 certification has never been more critical. The Evolution of Nuclear Structural Standards The upcoming revision of AISC

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Getting Ready for Your AMPP QP 1 Audit: Key Tips and Checklist

Obtaining and maintaining an AMPP QP 1 certification is crucial for companies in the protective coatings industry. This certification demonstrates your team’s commitment to quality standards and best practices in applying durable protective coatings. To make the certification process clearer and more manageable, we’ve developed this guide to help you navigate the steps for your AMPP QP 1 audit. Documentation

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Simplifying SSPC QP1 / AAMP QP1 Certification

SSPC QP1 and AAMP QP1 certifications are highly regarded in the coating industry, demonstrating a contractor’s commitment to quality, safety, and environmental compliance. Achieving SSPC QP1 and AAMP QP1 certifications can be challenging for coating contractors. Freer Consulting helps simplify the process by assisting contractors in overcoming common hurdles. Developing a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) One of the primary

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The AISC Certification Audit: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Obtaining AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) certification is a significant milestone for steel fabricators, demonstrating their commitment to quality, safety, and industry best practices. However, the certification process can be challenging, particularly when it comes to the audit phase. In this post, we’ll discuss what fabricators can expect during an AISC certification audit and how to prepare effectively, with

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SSPC QP / AMPP QP Certification Consulting

SSPC QP / AMPP QP Certification Consulting Navigating the complex world of SSPC/AMPP QP certifications can be challenging, but our experienced team at Freer Consulting is here to help. We specialize in the certification processes that guide industrial painting and coating contractors through the certification process, ensuring your company meets the stringent standards set by AMPP. Our expertise and personalized

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API Q1 Implementation Challenges

ISO/TS 29001:2010, also known as API Specification Q1, is a quality management system standard specifically designed for organizations in the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industry supply chain. This standard outlines the quality management requirements for product and service supply organizations in this sector. ISO/API Spec Q1 is applicable to organizations of various sizes and types within the petroleum, petrochemical,

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A Turnkey AISC Certification Solution With The Expertise of Freer Consulting

Achieving American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) certification is a significant milestone for businesses in the steel construction industry. The complex and multifaceted nature of the certification process often requires expert guidance to navigate efficiently. The AISC certification serves as a hallmark of excellence and adherence to stringent industry standards in the steel construction sector. However, the intricate procedures and

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Getting Started with AISC Certification

Are you looking to get AISC certified but you do not know where to begin? Obtaining your AISC 207-20 certification can be broken down into five steps: identify applicable sections from the standard, review existing documents and records, determine the gaps, implement the revised quality management system, and conduct an internal audit. 1: Identify your scope Figuring out your scope

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AISC Updates Steel Fabrication Standard

https://www.freerconsulting.com/aisc-certification-consulting The American Institute for Steel Construction (AISC) has updated its steel fabrication standard, now titled Standard for Certification Programs 207-20, which supersedes the prior Certification Standard for Steel Fabrication and Erection, and Manufacturing of Metal Components 207-16. The new standard takes effect on June 1, 2021 and is available for download. A brief summary of the changes to the

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New Edition of AWS D1.1/D1.1M Standard Released

The American Welding Society (AWS) has released the 2020 revision of the D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code for steel. You can find a summary of the changes on the American National Standards Institute website here and a YouTube video from the AWS describing the changes in more detail here. If you would like help becoming certified in this or other industrial

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