CWB Retained Engineers

CWB Retained Engineering Services

Stay Compliant with Canadian Welding Standards—Cost-Effectively

In Alberta and across Canada, CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) certification is a legal requirement for companies involved in fabricating and erecting steel structures. This includes everything from tank supports and welded-on ladders to portable structures such as skid packages.

To be certified under the CSA W47.1 standard, a company must either:

• Employ a CWB-certified welding engineer (Division I), or
• Retain a CWB-certified welding engineer (Division II)

If your operations fall under Division II, Qualimet is your trusted partner for meeting these regulatory requirements efficiently.

Qualimet: Your On-Demand Welding Engineering Department

We offer Retained CWB Welding Engineer services to support your company’s structural steel fabrication and erection activities. Our team of CWB-certified engineers can act as your ad hoc engineering department, providing the expertise and certification support you need—without the cost of a full-time hire.

Our CWB Retained Engineering Services Include:

• Due diligence review and assistance in meeting the CWB application criteria
• Assistance with CWB applications
• Developing Welding Procedure Specifications and Welding Procedure Data Sheets
• Acting as your official Retained Engineer
• Quarterly site visits and audit reports, as required by CSA W47.1
• Ongoing compliance support, including interpretation of CSA W47.1 and CSA W59 standards

How You Benefit

If you perform steel fabrication and erection as a minor component of your total service package—for example, you’re a Heavy Industry Contractor or Fabricator—it may not be cost-effective for you to employ a CWB Certified Engineer. By using Qualimet’s Retained Engineering services, you can eliminate the expense of hiring a full-time CWB Certified Engineer, yet maintain full legal compliance under Division II.

Trusted Across Canada

Qualimet’s engineering team includes Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) registered in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. With decades of combined experience, our CWB-certified engineers ensure you have the technical leadership and regulatory support to operate with confidence—wherever your projects take you.

Let’s Discuss Your CWB Certification Needs

Whether you’re seeking initial certification or ongoing compliance under Division II, Qualimet delivers the expertise and flexibility you need. Our CWB Retained Engineering services are scalable, dependable, and designed to keep your operations on track.

Contact Qualimet today to speak with our team and take the next step toward full CWB compliance.