Frequently asked questions.

FabQT is cloud-based fabrication management, quality and traceability software built for steel fabrication businesses. It brings estimating, projects, workshop equipment, purchasing, production, QA, NCR management, suppliers, document control and other operational records together in one joined-up platform.

FabQT is designed for structural steel fabricators, engineering businesses and subcontract fabrication companies that want better control of projects, production, quality records, purchasing, documentation and traceability.

No. FabQT is a cloud-based platform accessed through a web browser, allowing authorised users to work from compatible desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile devices.

That is one of its main aims. FabQT helps replace disconnected spreadsheets, paper QA sheets, email trails and separate document folders with linked records covering the fabrication workflow from enquiry through to project handover.

Yes. The platform is structured around different subscription levels so smaller fabrication businesses can start with the functions they need and move to broader functionality as their team and workload grow.

Yes. New fabrication businesses can start with a 14-day trial to explore FabQT before choosing a paid subscription.

The right plan depends on your team size and the level of operational control you need. Starter covers core fabrication workflows, Professional adds broader business and advanced estimating functionality, while Business includes deeper reporting, document control and compliance features. See the full plan comparison for current allowances and features.

Yes. FabQT is designed to scale with your business. Plan changes are managed through your subscription area, subject to the current billing and plan-change terms shown within FabQT.

FabQT tracks usage against the allowances included with your subscription. If your business reaches a plan limit, you can review your usage and move to a plan with greater capacity where required.

Yes. FabQT includes a free subcontractor account for businesses that need to connect with FabQT customers, receive assigned work and share approved compliance or equipment records without purchasing a full fabrication-business subscription.

Yes. FabQT can take work through estimating and enquiry review into project setup, technical information, purchasing, work orders, production, QA, commercial records and project handover.

Yes. FabQT can link purchasing and material records to projects and work orders, while production records can capture traceability information such as cast numbers and weld consumables where required.

Yes. Purchased material can be allocated from purchase-order lines to work orders so associated material documentation can remain linked to the material and fabrication activity it relates to.

Yes. Work orders can contain fabrication items and QA stages such as fabricated, checked, welded, inspected, painted and final inspection, giving teams a clear view of progress through production.

Yes. The production planner can show work orders against available capacity, including internally planned work and work assigned externally, helping teams see workload and potential capacity pressure.

Yes. Non-conformance reports can be raised and linked to relevant records such as projects, suppliers and purchases, with status, corrective actions, supporting documentation and closure information retained together.

Yes. Welding procedures and supporting QA documentation can be held within FabQT, including documents made available by connected subcontractors where sharing has been authorised.

Yes. The Workshop area can register equipment, welding sets, tools and plant together with maintenance, calibration, certification and expiry requirements.

Yes. Where included in the selected plan, FabQT can create branded Declaration of Performance records using information held within the system and the relevant project or technical details.

Yes. FabQT supports both quick quote-style estimates and more detailed estimating workflows, including enquiry review, technical review, customer quote output and conversion of accepted work into projects.

Yes. Subcontractors can create or use a dedicated subcontractor account and connect with fabrication businesses that use FabQT.

No. Subcontractor access is intended to be controlled around the records and work that are relevant to that connection, rather than exposing the customer's wider company information.

Yes. Work orders can be assigned to subcontractors so they can access the relevant fabrication information and participate in the workflow without needing access to unrelated projects.

Yes. Connected subcontractors can make selected documents available through FabQT, helping reduce repeated requests for items such as insurances, certificates and welding documentation.

Yes. Where appropriate, equipment records and associated certification can be made available to connected FabQT customers, helping clients verify relevant workshop or welding equipment information.

FabQT is built as a multi-tenant platform, with company data associated with the relevant tenant account and application access controlled through authenticated users, roles, permissions and enabled subscription features.

Yes. FabQT supports user roles and permissions so businesses can control which areas of the system different members of the team can access and manage.

Yes. Documents can be retained against relevant areas such as projects, purchasing, suppliers, QA and workshop equipment so users can find supporting information in context rather than relying on separate folders and email trails.

FabQT includes an integrated support area where users can raise support requests or report a problem and receive responses from the FabQT team. You can also contact us before signing up if you have a sales or implementation question.

Yes. FabQT is being developed specifically around practical fabrication workflows, and feedback from users is valuable when prioritising future improvements and new functionality.