The Metals Group, LLC — Structural Steel, Welding, NDT Inspection
Steel truss bridge

Structural Steel Inspection · Welding Consulting · Nondestructive Testing · UAV Services

Capability Statement

The Metals Group, LLC — structural steel, welding, and NDT inspection for engineers, owners, agencies, general contractors, and fabricators across Florida and the Southeast.

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Core services

  • Structural steel and bolted-connection inspection — shop and field
  • IBC Chapter 17 special inspection for steel, welding, and bolting
  • Welding consulting — WPS / PQR development, welder qualification, quality programs
  • Fabrication-shop quality control plans and AISC certification support
  • Nondestructive testing — UT, MT, PT, VT (ASNT SNT-TC-1A)
  • ASNT Level III consulting — written practice and program audits
  • High-strength bolt pre-installation verification (RCSC / Skidmore-Wilhelm)
  • Aboveground storage tank inspection (API 650 / 653)
  • UAV inspection, thermal imaging, and photogrammetry (FAA Part 107)

Codes and standards

  • AWS D1.1 / D1.5 / D1.6 / D1.8
  • AISC 360 / 303 / 341
  • RCSC (high-strength bolting)
  • IBC Chapter 17 (special inspection)
  • ASNT SNT-TC-1A
  • API 650 / 653
  • ASME BPVC and B31
  • ASTM material and testing standards (as applicable)

Sectors served

  • Bridges (including fracture-critical members and bascule bridges)
  • Buildings
  • Sign structures
  • Aboveground storage tanks and pressure vessels
  • Amusement rides
  • Industrial and other critical infrastructure

Credentials

Charles E. Pennington, Jr., SCWI, ICC MSI, ASNT Level III. AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector; ICC Master of Special Inspection; ASNT Level III (UT, MT); API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector; FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot; FDOT CTQP Quality Control Manager. Full certifications.

What sets TMG apart

  • SCWI-level review on welding work; ASNT Level III oversight on NDT
  • Multi-code proficiency across the AWS D1 family, AISC, RCSC, IBC, API, and ASME
  • In-house WPS / PQR development and welder qualification
  • FAA Part 107 UAV capability for elevated and confined-access inspection
  • 29 years on the steel, with AWS code-committee service (B1, D1 TG4)
  • Service across Florida and the Southeast

Contact

Charles E. Pennington, Jr., SCWI, ICC MSI, ASNT Level III
The Metals Group, LLC
Tallahassee, Florida
(850) 404-0297 · cpennington@metalsgroupllc.com