Materials Consulting and Testing
Raba Kistner is known throughout the industry as a leader for providing inspection and testing services of construction materials.
Asset integrity and maintenance/ management
Industrial and infrastructure assets—pipelines, pressure systems, mechanical equipment, transportation structures, and utility networks—must operate safely, efficiently, and reliably throughout their entire lifecycle. Effective asset integrity and maintenance management ensures these systems remain compliant, structurally sound, and capable of delivering consistent performance under demanding conditions.
Kiwa supports asset owners and operators with independent evaluations and engineering driven integrity programs designed for high risk, high value environments.
What We Do
Kiwa helps organizations assess, monitor, and manage the condition of critical assets through a full suite of engineering and inspection services, including:
- Asset tracking and condition monitoring
- Engineering analysis and mechanical integrity assessments
- Nondestructive testing (NDT) and advanced inspection
- Performance evaluation and degradation analysis
- Risk based maintenance planning and optimization
Our engineers evaluate asset conditions, operational loading, materials performance, degradation mechanisms, and compliance with industry standards. We provide actionable guidance for:
- Maintenance prioritization
- Repair and remediation planning
- Lifecycle extension strategies
- Mitigation of potential failure modes
Kiwa’s integrated approach combines engineering rigor, regulatory insight, and field expertise to deliver a complete, data driven understanding of asset health.
Why Asset Integrity Matters
Industrial assets operate under continuous mechanical, environmental, and operational stress. Without a structured integrity program, organizations face increased risk of:
- Unplanned outages and costly failures
- Safety hazards and regulatory noncompliance
- Environmental releases or incidents
- Inefficient or reactive maintenance spending
- Reduced equipment lifespan and performance
A strong asset integrity and maintenance management framework ensures assets remain safe, predictable, and compliant throughout their intended service life. Independent verification strengthens confidence for regulators, insurers, stakeholders, and operators.
How Kiwa Delivers Value
Kiwa brings together engineering expertise, advanced inspection capabilities, and independent evaluation to help organizations make informed, risk based decisions.
We deliver value by helping clients:
- Prioritize maintenance based on actual risk and asset condition
- Optimize inspection intervals and maintenance budgets
- Validate the effectiveness of existing integrity programs
- Develop compliance ready documentation and audit support
- Extend asset life while maintaining safety and reliability
Our independence ensures that every recommendation is unbiased and focused solely on safety, performance, and operational excellence.
Who we serve
Kiwa supports clients across high hazard and high value industries, including:
Oil & gas operators
Chemical and petrochemical facilities
Power generation and energy operations
Manufacturing and processing facilities
Transportation and civil infrastructure owners
Utilities and pipeline operators
Our services include
Building Envelope Consulting
The building envelope is often the most expensive part of a construction project, so having trustworthy information is critical for managing risk.
Construction Engineering and Inspection
Raba Kistner has provided successful construction project administration and coordination for clients throughout the Southwestern United States and beyond since 1968.
Geotechnical Engineering and Geophysical Studies
Our expertise includes field exploration services, laboratory testing, and engineering evaluation and reporting. We have worked on large, significant projects, and have tailored cost-effective services for each.
QA Reporting and Asset Management
The QA Reporter award-winning software-as-a-service suite of applications complements all of our services, providing key performance indicators for business decision making and seamless workflows to enable quality assurance and inventory management.
Geology and Hydrogeologic Investigations
When projects involve environmental or geological concerns, or when resource conservation is necessary, Raba Kistner can represent clients during interactions with regulatory and other government agencies, as well as local communities.
Program Management Services
Raba Kistner's Project Control and PC Sports offer a unique Program Management process that represents a higher level of planning for multiple workstreams and managing multiple related projects.
Pavement Assessment and Maintenance
Raba Kistner's knowledge of subsurface soil and groundwater conditions, combined with an expertise in pavement materials, allows us to evaluate pavement systems and performance, as well as causations of failure.
Structural Steel and Mechanical Piping Inspection and Testing
Raba Kistner provides structural steel and mechanical piping inspection and testing services for buildings, bridges, precast parking garages, mechanical piping, process piping, utility pipelines, and oil and gas pipelines.
Owners' Representative Services
We act as Owner’s Representative for clients and in certain cases as a Tenant Representative. Our primary role as an Owner’s Representative is to act as a liaison between the Owner or Tenant and the design and construction teams. In this role, Project Con...
Property Condition Assessment
Facility owners rely on Raba Kistner for whole building assessments to learn how systems are working to support space utilization and to develop a repair and improvement program.
Roofing and Waterproofing Inspection and Maintenance Services
Raba Kistner’s roofing and waterproofing inspection and maintenance services evaluate, test, diagnose and design many of the components that make up the building envelope to ensure longer life expectancy of the facility.
FAQs
What types of assets does Kiwa evaluate?
We support pipelines, pressure systems, tanks, industrial equipment, structural components, utility infrastructure, and oil & gas assets.
Can Kiwa help develop an integrity management plan?
Yes. Our experts build and refine integrity programs, including inspection intervals, risk models, and maintenance strategies.
Does Kiwa support regulatory compliance?
Absolutely. Our evaluations align with API, ASME, NBIC, OSHA PSM, PHMSA, and other applicable industry standards.
