
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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- 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