Question 1

What is AISC certification and why does it matter for steel fabrication?

Accepted Answer

AISC certification is a third-party-audited quality management credential from the American Institute of Steel Construction. It verifies that a fabricator's procedures, personnel qualifications, equipment calibration, and documentation meet AISC standards. Midstate Welding holds both AISC Certified Fabricator (AISC 207) and AISC Simple Bridge Certified (AISC 206) credentials.

Question 2

Where is Midstate Welding located and what areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Midstate Welding is located in Clinton, Mississippi (39056), approximately 15 miles west of Jackson. Our 60,000 sq ft fabrication shop serves the Southeast USA including Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, and Florida, with nationwide shipping available.

Question 3

What types of steel fabrication does Midstate Welding do?

Accepted Answer

Midstate Welding fabricates structural steel for commercial and industrial buildings, AISC Simple Bridge Certified bridge components, industrial structures (pipe racks, platforms, mezzanines), and miscellaneous metals (stairs, handrails, ladders, grating, embeds). We also provide connection design, detailing, and pre-construction services.

Question 4

What welding codes and material specifications does Midstate Welding follow?

Accepted Answer

We weld to AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code - Steel) for building work and AWS D1.5 (Bridge Welding Code) for bridge projects. Structural material is ordered to ASTM A36, A572 Gr50, and A992. Bridge steel is ordered to ASTM A709 / AASHTO M270. All welders are qualified per AWS with current Welder Performance Qualifications.

Question 5

How do I request a quote for a steel fabrication project?

Accepted Answer

Submit a request for quote through our contact page at midstatewelding.com/contact. Include your project type, location, estimated tonnage, timeline, bid date, and any drawings or specs. For active bid deadlines, use our Bid-Day priority portal at midstatewelding.com/bid. You can also call us at (601) 925-0502.

Question 6

What is AISC Simple Bridge certification?

Accepted Answer

AISC Simple Bridge certification (AISC 206) is a specialized credential for fabricators of simple-span steel bridges. It requires additional quality management controls including AASHTO M270-certified material, AWS D1.5 bridge welding procedures, and enhanced material traceability. Midstate Welding is AISC Simple Bridge Certified.

Question 7

How long has Midstate Welding been in business?

Accepted Answer

Midstate Welding was founded in 2004 in Clinton, Mississippi. The company has operated for over 20 years and is currently co-owned by Tim Presson and Tyler James. We are an AISC Certified fabricator built on faith, hard work, and integrity.

Question 8

What documentation comes with fabricated steel from Midstate Welding?

Accepted Answer

Every project ships with a documentation package including certified mill test reports (MTRs), approved shop drawings, weld procedure specifications (WPS), welder qualification records, NDT reports where required, final dimensional inspection records, shipping documents and piece mark lists, and coating application records.