AISC Certification FAQ – Real Answers That Help You Get Certified

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Why should I care about AISC certification if I’ve been in business for years?

Experience alone no longer qualifies you to bid. Today, GCs, DOTs, and public agencies demand AISC certification at the prequalification stage. Without it, your bid is dead on arrival—even if your pricing and reputation are solid. Certification is the gatekeeper to growth.

• What makes SteelAudit different from other AISC consultants?

We’re not paper pushers—we’re audit veterans. Our team is made up of former AISC auditors who know how to eliminate audit risk, tighten your QMS fast, and drive results. No fluff. No wasted time. No failed audits. We don’t give you templates—we walk you through certification.

• How fast can you get me certified?

Most clients reach audit readiness in 90 to 120 days. Compare that to 9–12 months of delays, rewrites, and failures from DIY attempts. Time is money—and every day you’re not certified is another bid you’re losing.

• What if I already failed an AISC audit?

This is our specialty. SteelAudit provides fail recovery consulting to quickly identify the problems, fix your system, and coach your team to a clean pass. Most of our post-fail clients never fail again.

• Does SteelAudit work with small companies too?

Yes. We serve small and midsize fabricators and erectors—especially those being shut out of local public jobs because they lack certification. Your competitors are certified and using it to beat you. We help you fight back.

• How much does it cost?

Flat rate. Transparent. No surprise fees. Our pricing is a fraction of the cost of a failed bid or audit delay. Every month without certification can mean tens of thousands in lost revenue. We help you stop the bleed.

• Can you handle both fabricator and erector certification?

Absolutely. We handle both scopes—fabricator and erector. We specialize in helping hybrid companies streamline both certifications without confusion or duplicated effort.

• What’s your guarantee?

We don’t sell promises—we deliver results. You get our audit-seasoned experts in your corner until you pass. But this only works if you're serious about complying with the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Quality Certification Program.

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