As a NATA-Accredited Inspection Body (ISO/IEC 17020), ProQM delivers a comprehensive range of specialist and general inspection services across the asset delivery lifecycle. We help clients protect outcomes, ensure compliance, and maintain robust quality records from fabrication and manufacturing through to installation and handover.
Structural Steel Fabrication & Welding Surveillance
Structural steel quality assurance is a core strength at ProQM. Our inspectors are qualified to AS 1796 Certificate 10, providing a high level of technical competence in welding supervision and inspection in accordance with Australian Standards.
We work closely with fabricators, project teams, and delivery partners to ensure structural steelwork is executed correctly from the outset, reducing risk, preventing rework, and supporting compliant, traceable outcomes across fabrication and erection.
Through independent oversight and clear reporting, ProQM helps maintain consistency, transparency, and confidence throughout the steel supply chain.
Welding Surveillance & Inspection
Monitor fabrication, fit-up, pre-heat, & welding in accordance with AS/NZS 5131, AS/NZS 1554, & ISO 3834.
Material Verification & Traceability
Confirm heat numbers, correct grades, and batch documentation.
Inspection Test Plan Preparation & Review
Develop and validate risk-based ITPs aligned to project specifications.
Hold-Point Witness & Sign-Off
Provide independent verification at critical fabrication and erection stages.
Welder Qualification Support
Oversee WPS/PQR qualification and compliance.
NDT Coordination & Review
Arrange, coordinate, and verify UT, MT, PT, and RT results for full compliance.
Raising the Standard in Quality Assurance
Precast Concrete Inspection
Ensuring off-site and on-site concrete products are delivered defect-free and fully compliant:
- Pre-Pour & Post-Pour Inspections: Prestressing activities, reinforcement placement, cast in items and embedment’s, concrete cover and curing processes.
- Dimensional & Finish Checks: Confirm units meet design tolerances and aesthetic requirements.
- Batch Record & QA Document Review: Verify mix design compliance, strength reports, and traceability.
- ITP Preparation & Witnessing: Build and oversee inspection plans for critical stages of manufacture and installation.
- Hold-Point Verification: Sign-off key steps to release for delivery and install.
Protective Coating & Corrosion Control
Our inspectors hold NACE Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 2 certification, demonstrating internationally recognised expertise in coating inspection and corrosion control.
Our services include:
Surface Preparation & DFT Verification
Measure blast profile and class, substrate cleanliness, surface contamination and coating film thickness.
Coating System Compliance Audits
Review QA documentation and batch certification against AS 2312 and project specifications.
Holiday & Adhesion Testing
Detect coating discontinuities and ensure coating adhesion/cohesion.
Witness & Sign-Off of Hold Points
Verify blasting, priming, intermediate and final coat application.
Civil & General Inspections
Flexible inspection services across a wide range of works and industries:
- Earthworks & Compaction Verification: Witness compaction testing, proof rolling and review reports.
- Concrete Placement & Formwork Checks: Inspect reinforcement, design conformance, concrete slump, and curing compliance.
- Service Installation Review: Confirm correct installation of drainage, pits, and conduits.
- Site Safety & Quality Walk-Throughs
- Non-Conformance Verification & Close-Out
- Third-Party Witnessing & Real-Time Reporting through QMaster
Condition & Dilapidation Reporting
Protect stakeholders and prevent disputes with clear documentation:
Pre-Works
Condition Surveys
Capture existing conditions in detail.
Post-Works Assessments
Provide evidence of reinstatement compliance.
High-Resolution Photo
& Video Reports
Delivered in structured, professional formats.
Condition & Dilapidation Reporting
Protect stakeholders and prevent disputes with clear documentation:
Pre-Works
Condition Surveys
Capture existing conditions in detail.
Post-Works Assessments
Provide evidence of reinstatement compliance.
High-Resolution Photo
& Video Reports
Delivered in structured, professional formats.
Roles & Responsibilities
When engaged, ProQM can act as:
- Client Nominated Authority: Representing the Principal’s interests and signing off hold points.
Structural Steelwork Surveillance Officer: Delivering oversight in line with VicRoads TB46 requirements.
Precast Concrete Surveillance Officer: Monitoring production in accordance with VicRoads TB47.
Protective Coatings Surveillance Officer: Verifying coating works consistent with VicRoads TB48.
These roles ensure that state transport authority requirements are met, compliance is independently verified, and all documentation is audit-ready for project close-out.
