InfraStructures - November 2014 - CWB Opens New Welding Training and Testing Facility

CWB Opens New Welding Training and Testing Facility

The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) recently opened the doors to its new Western Region Office in Nisku, Alberta. The Western Region Office represents $6.5 million investment in the local Edmonton economy and has already created over 100 local jobs during its construction.

The 1,670 m2 facility will serve as a Welding Education & Training Centre of Excellence helping to support local industries need for qualified skilled labor by offering enhanced education, training and certification for welders, supervisors, engineers and inspectors, as well as non-destructive testing technicians.

The CWB Group is Canada’s only national welding oversight organization. It is mandated, through the Canadian building codes and other national, provincial and regional legislations to ensure the quality of construction of Canada’s welded environment – including buildings, bridges, towers and other steel and aluminum items. As a not-for-profit, in operation for over 65 years, the CWB Group provides local certifications, qualification and training services to Canadian codes and standards to the welding and constructions industry across Canada.

With offices in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, CWB’s team of over 250 staff provide true national services from British Columbia to Nunavut to Newfoundland and all places in between. The CWB is also responsible for certifying international companies and their personnel involved in building products or providing welder consumables destined for use within Canada or projects destined for Canada. Regardless of the location or type of services provides – CWB Group’s mandate is to ensure the safety of Canadians and the environment though the proper application and enforcement of Canada’s national codes and standards.

Source: The Canadian Welding Bureau

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