Oil & Gas

Pipeline InspectionSoftware

Run pipeline inspection in the field, capture photo evidence, log defects, assign corrective actions, and keep a complete, provable inspection history, all in one workflow.

InspectWrk is the software we provide to run this inspection workflow. It is mobile-first, offline-capable, and built so every record holds up as evidence.

Works OfflineiOS & AndroidFree Setup & Onboarding
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The problem this software solves

Defects found late in the integrity cycle

Reported by voice or chat, defects found late in the integrity cycle is caught late and logged with no evidence tied to the asset.

No condition trend per segment

No condition trend per segment goes unrecorded between rounds, so there is no proof it was found, owned, or fixed.

Inspections missed on high-risk sections

On a manual round inspections missed on high-risk sections is easy to miss, and hard to defend to an auditor after the fact.

Field data lost or unmapped

Field data lost or unmapped lands in a photo thread with no owner, deadline, or audit trail behind it.

How the software solves it

InspectWrk runs the whole pipeline inspection cycle on one mobile system, from the scan to the signed-off report. Here is the loop your team follows.

  1. 1

    Inspect

    Open the right pipeline checklist by scanning the asset or location QR tag.

  2. 2

    Capture

    Record photos, readings, and signatures, offline where signal is poor.

  3. 3

    Find

    AI flags likely defects from the photo and the inspector confirms or overrides.

  4. 4

    Correct

    A failed item becomes an owned action with a severity and a deadline.

  5. 5

    Verify

    The finding stays open until a named approver signs off proof of the fix.

  6. 6

    Report

    A branded report generates on close-out and dashboards update across sites.

Workflow

How Does a Pipeline Inspection Cycle Run from Field Capture to Audit-Ready Reporting?

The inspection workflow, end to end: Plan → Inspect → Capture evidence → Record findings → Correct → Re-inspect → Report. Every step happens on one system, so nothing falls between the field and the office.

  1. 1

    Configure the Pipeline Inspection Template

    Your pipeline controls become a mobile template with required photos and readings on external corrosion and coating, cathodic protection readings, valves, flanges, and fittings, right-of-way encroachment and depth of cover, and leak signs and pressure integrity, aligned to ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, and PESO, so every site inspects to the same standard from day one.

  2. 2

    Capture the Pipeline Check in the Field

    Inspectors complete the pipeline inspection on iOS or Android, offline where signal is poor, recording corrosion photo with location, cp reading record, and right-of-way photo against each point before a named sign-off can close the round.

  3. 3

    Route Pipeline Findings to Verified Closure

    A failed item such as external corrosion under coating becomes an owned task with a severity and a deadline, and stays open until photo proof of the fix is reviewed, so pipeline defects do not resurface unnoticed.

  4. 4

    Report Pipeline Performance

    On pipeline inspection programmes, every pipeline inspection feeds live dashboards and branded exports, so operations directors see completion, overdue actions, and risk per site without assembling a report by hand.

Capabilities

What the software handles for pipeline inspection

The capabilities that matter for this workflow, and what your team can do with each one.

Pipeline Inspection Management

Plan and run pipeline inspections across the network.

Asset Condition Monitoring

Track pipeline condition and degradation over time.

Defect Identification and Tracking

Log defects with location, severity, and follow-up.

Inspection Scheduling Workflows

Risk-based scheduling of statutory and routine inspections.

Pipeline Integrity Management

Integrity data and maintenance planning in one place.

Field Data Collection

Offline field capture with GPS and photo evidence.

Coverage

What Pipeline Inspection Covers

Pipeline inspection software manages inspection and integrity across the network: asset condition monitoring, defect identification and tracking, risk-based scheduling, field data collection, and maintenance planning integrated with GIS and asset systems.

What Gets Checked

  • Coating, corrosion, and wall condition
  • Defect location, severity, and mapping
  • Cathodic protection and integrity data
  • Right-of-way and exposure
  • Inspection schedule compliance
  • Field evidence with GPS

Common Defects It Surfaces

  • Defects found late in the integrity cycle
  • No condition trend per segment
  • Inspections missed on high-risk sections
  • Field data lost or unmapped
  • Integrity data scattered

Evidence Captured

  • Inspection record with GPS and photos
  • Defect and condition log
  • Integrity and risk dashboard
Records align toASME B31.8 and B31.4API 1160your pipeline integrity management programme

One Platform. Mobile-First. AI-Powered.

Manage every checklist in one connected workspace, capture evidence on mobile at the point of work, and let AI turn field inputs into clear, stakeholder-ready reports in minutes.

Mobile inspection app screen showing a shared team checklist with site, date, and report-type options
Collaborate

Collaborate with your team anytime, anywhere

See which checklists your team has in progress across every site, jump into the same inspection with one tap, and keep field, supervisor, and back-office views in sync without sending screenshots on WhatsApp.

  • Organise inspection data by site, team, and date
  • Assign checks to the inspector or vendor responsible
  • Track completion across every location in one view
  • Keep field and back-office in sync in real time
  • Comment on findings without leaving the inspection
Custom inspection report shown as a branded PDF with charts and finding details
Custom Reports

Custom reports that guide your decision making

Every team reports differently. Build the report your operations, quality, or compliance leads actually want to read, share it as a branded PDF, and schedule delivery to the stakeholders who need it.

  • Branded PDF and CSV export from any completed inspection
  • Schedule weekly or monthly delivery to managers and clients
  • Share to email, Drive, Teams, or Slack in one click
  • Filter findings by site, severity, or corrective-action status
Inspection analytics dashboard showing completion and pass-rate trends with a schedule card
Powerful Analytics

Analyse your inspection data with confidence

See completion, pass rate, and recurring findings across every checklist and every site, without pulling spreadsheets together at the end of the month.

AI-Powered Features for Your Field Workflows

Everything your field team does on paper, InspectWrk does automatically: faster, more accurate, and without the admin.

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Take a Photo. AI Fills the Form

Your inspector takes a photo of any asset or defect. AI reads it and fills the inspection form automatically. No typing. No manual entry.

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Speak. AI Writes It Down.

Inspectors speak their observations in any language. AI transcribes and fills the form in real time. Completely hands-free in the field.

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Inspections Done. Report Ready.

The moment an inspection is submitted, a branded PDF, Excel, or CSV report generates automatically. No manual work. No waiting.

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Connect Your Existing Tools.

InspectWrk integrates with the tools your team already uses, including Zoho, Microsoft 365, and SAP. No double entry.

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Live Dashboard. Every Site. Always On.

Your operations team sees completion rates, open issues, and compliance scores across all sites in real time. No chasing updates.

Outcomes

What changes for your team

Operations Directors

A live view of pipeline inspection status across every site, with defensible evidence and no Friday report assembly.

Field teams

Guided pipeline checks on mobile with offline capture, so external corrosion under coating is caught and logged on the spot.

Compliance stakeholders

Searchable pipeline history and ASME B31.4-ready exports available on demand.

Who it's for

Operations and site managers

Own performance and audit readiness across sites.

Field teams and inspectors

Complete guided checks in the field, offline where needed.

QHSE and compliance teams

Retrieve evidence the moment an auditor or client asks.

Multi-site operations leaders

Compare sites and spot recurring risk without spreadsheets.

Oil & Gas teams

Standardise on one workflow across every location.

Fits how your team already works

Your systems of record

System of record

ERP / WMS / CMMS · Existing spreadsheets · Current reporting

InspectWrk

Inspection and evidence layer

Inspections · Condition evidence · Corrective actions · Compliance clocks

Managers, clients, and auditors

Outputs

Live dashboards · Evidence packs · Audit-ready reports

Comparison

Paper and spreadsheets vs InspectWrk

Where paper and spreadsheets fall short against InspectWrk on the pipeline inspection job.

CapabilityPaper / spreadsheetsWith InspectWrk
Inspection executionChecks like coating, corrosion, and wall condition are run on paper or from memory, so coverage and cadence vary by inspector and shift.Guided pipeline templates run the same way every time, with required fields and photos before sign-off.
Evidence capturePhotos sit on personal phones and in chat threads with no link to the asset or the check.Evidence attaches to the record at the point of work, with inspector, timestamp, and location.
Defect identificationA fault such as defects found late in the integrity cycle is spotted late or missed entirely between rounds.AI surfaces likely defects from the photo and the inspector confirms the finding on the spot.
Corrective actionFailed items are noted but ownership, deadlines, and proof of the fix are unclear.Each failure becomes a tracked action with an owner, a due date, and photo-verified closure.
ReportingReports are assembled by hand and ASME B31.8 and B31.4 evidence is hard to retrieve, days after the round.Reports generate on close-out aligned to ASME B31.8 and B31.4, and managers see status across every site live.
Rollout

How Should Oil & Gas Teams Pilot Pipeline Inspection Digitally Without Disrupting Operations?

Pilot on one site cluster

Prove the pipeline inspection workflow on one region first, checking that findings close on time and audit packs assemble cleanly before the next site group joins.

Scale templates and roles

Widen pipeline inspection coverage across the estate with permissions per role and templates that reflect each oil & gas site's regulatory scope.

Connect reporting and integrations

Wire pipeline inspection data into leadership dashboards and share-ready PDFs, then connect the API to the asset register or maintenance system your oil & gas operation already runs.

Before You Switch

Common Questions Before You Start

We already run pipeline checks on paper. Do we have to change our process?

No. Your existing checklist becomes a mobile template, so the same checks run with photos, timestamps, and named sign-off attached. Only the capture changes.

Will field teams actually use it?

The check runs on the device they already carry, works offline where signal drops, and opens the right checklist from a QR scan, so there is no typing from memory.

What happens when a defect is found?

It becomes an owned action with a severity and a deadline, and stays open until a named approver verifies the fix with photo proof.

Reviews From Real People

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What our
customers are
saying

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“InspectWrk transformed how we manage site safety inspections. The offline capability alone saved us countless hours. Our compliance rate jumped from 72% to 96% in just three months.”

Sarah Mitchell

Meridian Construction Group

Field inspector at work

“The AI-powered defect detection has changed how we work. Our inspectors capture photos and the system flags issues we'd have missed. It's like having an expert reviewer on every site visit.”

James Chen

Pacific Manufacturing Co.

Inspection team reviewing site checklist

“Rolling out digital checklists across multiple projects gave us instant visibility into recurring safety issues. We now resolve critical findings in hours instead of days.”

Olivia Carter

Northbridge Infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pipeline Inspection Software

What does Pipeline Inspection Software check on a pipeline inspection?

Pipeline Inspection Software runs a structured pipeline inspection covering external corrosion and coating, cathodic protection readings, valves, flanges, and fittings, right-of-way encroachment and depth of cover, and leak signs and pressure integrity. Each point is captured on mobile with a photo and a reading, and a named inspector signs the round off before it can close. The same template runs on every site, so operations directors work to one standard rather than a version that drifts between locations. Every record proves what was checked, when, and by whom, so the evidence is ready long before an assessor asks for it.

How often should a pipeline inspection be done?

How often pipeline checks run depends on duty, risk, and the standard you follow. Some are daily or pre-use; others run weekly, monthly, or at a statutory interval. Pipeline Inspection Software sets the cadence per site, reminds operations directors before a round is due, and flags anything overdue automatically. Each completed round is timestamped and signed, so the schedule is provably kept rather than assumed, and you can show exactly when the last check happened for any asset. Pipeline Inspection Software is the mobile tool Operations Directors use to run pipeline inspections across every oil & gas site from one app.

Which pipeline defects matter most, and what happens if they are missed?

The inspection targets the pipeline failures that matter most: external corrosion under coating, low cathodic protection, flange or valve leak, and third-party encroachment. Left unchecked, a fault such as external corrosion under coating can mean downtime, a safety incident, or a failed audit, so every finding becomes an owned task with a deadline. It stays open until photo proof of the repair is reviewed, and repeat problems are flagged so operations directors fix the cause rather than the symptom. Prioritising by severity means the most serious issues are handled first, not whichever was reported loudest.

Which standards does Pipeline Inspection Software support for pipeline work?

Pipeline Inspection Software keeps pipeline checks aligned to ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, and PESO. The photos and readings each standard expects are required fields, so an incomplete check cannot be closed and a gap is caught before an assessor finds it. When a review is due, operations directors export a branded evidence pack built from corrosion photo with location, cp reading record, and right-of-way photo, ready to hand over on the spot. Retention and history stay searchable, so proof remains defensible at any point, not only on the day of an audit.

Can teams run pipeline checks offline and across multiple sites?

Yes. Pipeline Inspection Software is offline-first: teams complete pipeline checks on iOS or Android with no signal, capturing corrosion photo with location, cp reading record, and right-of-way photo in the field. Each record syncs automatically when the connection returns, with its timestamp intact, and the same template runs on every site. So operations directors get a live view of what is complete, overdue, or failing per location, and a weak connection in a plant room or basement never costs a round or loses a photo.

What evidence proves a pipeline inspection was completed?

Every completed pipeline inspection carries corrosion photo with location, cp reading record, and right-of-way photo, a GPS location, a timestamp, and a named sign-off. Because the evidence is captured during the round rather than typed up afterwards, operations directors can show exactly what was checked, when, and by whom. When an assessor or client asks, the record exports in seconds as a branded PDF or a searchable history, so proof never depends on someone remembering where a photo was saved or which folder holds last quarter's records.

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