Execution class should be established at project level
Execution class is a project requirement that influences fabrication controls under the applicable structural steelwork framework. Fabricators should obtain and record the specified execution class and any project-specific quality or traceability requirements before work is released to production.
Why EXC3 can mean tighter traceability control
Projects operating at a higher execution class can require additional controls and evidence compared with routine work. The practical consequence is that the business may need more disciplined material identification, welding records, inspection evidence and production traceability. The precise requirements should be taken from the contract specification, applicable standards and the fabricator’s certified procedures.
Make requirements visible to the workshop
A requirement hidden in an email or specification is easy to miss. The work order should present the technical information the workshop and QA team need, including execution class, material grades, inspection requirements and any traceability fields that must be completed.
Build the audit trail as work happens
Record who completed relevant stages, when they were completed and the supporting material or welding references required by the project. This is more reliable than attempting to reconstruct an EXC3 record after fabrication is complete.
Do not use software as the specification
Software can help enforce a process, but it does not decide the execution class or replace competent technical review. Configure the workflow around the requirements established for the actual project and keep your FPC and certification procedures authoritative.