When quality slips, so does the entire project.: how Brunel’s TPI helps prevent costly mistakes

In today’s project environment, one small oversight, a missed weld, a faulty valve or incorrect documentation can snowball into delays, shutdowns or even regulatory issues. Mistakes like these don’t just affect your timeline and reputation but can eventually cost millions. At Brunel, we help you stop those problems before they reach your site.

The hidden cost of quality failures

Whether you’re building an FPSO, expanding a mine or managing a refinery, vendor performance matters. When quality is compromised, the ripple effects hit hard:

✔ Costly rework or replacement

✔ Delayed commissioning

✔ Safety incident

✔ Regulatory non-compliance

And worst of all? Many of these risks can be caught early if the right eyes are on the ground.

How Brunel’s TPI has your back

Brunel’s Third Party Inspection (TPI) services are designed to protect your project from preventable issues. Think of us as your boots on the ground, wherever your equipment is being built.

Here’s what our clients rely on us for:

Actionable Reporting and Oversight
Our certified inspectors don’t just check boxes. They provide comprehensive reports, backed by photographic evidence, logs and recommendations - empowering your team to act fast and stay informed.
Global Reach with Local expertise
Fabricating in Batam, South Korea, India or Europe? We have inspectors stationed in over 45 countries and can mobilise highly qualified inspectors within close proximity to vendor sites. This reduces travel costs and response times, a win-win for quality control and project efficiency.
Multiple Discipline Expertise:
Equipment Inspector
Welding Inspectors
NDT Inspectors
Coating Certified Inspectors
Certified Auditors

Our expertise covers, but is not limited to, key disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, painting and civil inspectors.

Results from recent Third Party Inspection project

In a recent case, Brunel supported the inspection of a major offshore project and identified high-pressure valve failures upon receiving the valves in China. Brunel arranged a locally based, experienced, API-qualified QC inspector to manage the situation locally.

By doing so, our inspectors saved time and money for the client by

Avoiding the need to return the faulty valves to the U.S., where they originated, for rework – a process that would have taken an estimated 3-6 months more – saving significant time, shipping, and logistics costs
Performed full disassembly, verfification, inspection and rework on-site while ensuring PR2 compliance
Prevented delays that could have impacted the overall project timeline

This localised quality assurance approach enabled fast resolution, significant cost savings and uninterrupted project progress.

What truly makes Brunel different?

We provide flexible deployment models to suit project needs.

Short-Term (Ad-Hoc) Inspections

One-time or urgent inspection services that do not require a long-term engagement. They are often requested when there is a sudden quality concern or regulatory requirement.

Long-Term Contracting

This model involves embedding inspectors or specialists within an organisation or deploying them across multiple vendor sites for continuous quality assurance over an extended period (6 months of more).

Inspection Service Contracts

Structured service agreements with predefined inspection requirements, SLAs (Service Level Agreements) and long-term commitments covering multiple projects or vendors.

The cost of a missed defect or delayed inspection can easily run into the millions - from rework, downtime and lost reputation.

With Brunel’s Third-Party Inspection (TPI) services, you can be assured that your materials, equipment and processes are being closely monitored by seasoned experts at every critical stage.

Our inspectors are certified to international standards, including API, ASME, ISO etc. ensuring consistent quality and technical reliability across all inspection scopes. Brunel ensures a transparent process from start to finish. From defining inspection scope to delivering detailed, timely reports with full visibility.

After all, you wouldn’t skip insurance on a high-value asset - so why take risk with your project?

When quality slips, so does the entire project: how Brunel’s TPI helps prevent costly mistakes