From Welding to AI: How CRC Evans is Transforming Critical Infrastructure

At OTC 2026 in Houston, Pipeline & Gas Journal sat down with Shailesh Radhakrishnan, VP of Engineering and Technology at CRC Evans, to explore how the company is evolving from a traditional welding and coating specialist into a technology-enabled infrastructure partner. With nearly 90 yrs of industry experience, CRC Evans is leveraging AI, machine learning, predictive analytics and digital platforms to improve project transparency, quality assurance and operational efficiency across critical energy infrastructure projects.