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Quality control involves monitoring materials and construction processes to ensure projects meet specifications. This includes testing materials; inspecting work; identifying and addressing non-conformances through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and validation; and using metrics to evaluate quality performance. Maintaining proper documentation is important for quality assurance and tracking corrective actions.

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Construction Quality Control PPT TEMPLATE

Quality control involves monitoring materials and construction processes to ensure projects meet specifications. This includes testing materials; inspecting work; identifying and addressing non-conformances through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and validation; and using metrics to evaluate quality performance. Maintaining proper documentation is important for quality assurance and tracking corrective actions.

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Quality Control

Quality Control

01 Materials Quality Control


And Testing

02 Inspection Of Work Processes


And Completed Work
03 Non-Conformance Identification
And Corrective Actions

04 Quality Measurement Metrics


And Performance Evaluation
Quality Control

• Quality Control (QC) can be defined as the planning and


systematic actions of a contractor to monitor, assess, and adjust
materials production or placement to ensure that the final
deliverable will meet the owner’s expectations and industry
specifications.
01 Materials Quality Control And Testing

• The QC system tests material characteristics and monitors


plant and site activities that might impact quality, catching
issues in a timely manner when corrective action can still be
taken to prevent non-conforming materials from being used.

• A contractor’s QC system should address materials


production, transportation and handling, field placement
procedures, the calibration and maintenance of equipment, the
activities required for sampling, testing and inspection and a
plan to make timely adjustments and corrections to ensure
compliance.
01 Materials Quality Control And Testing

• Construction materials testing involves the essential


examination of all structural materials used in the construction
of a project.
02 Inspection Of Work Processes And Completed Work

• Inspection of work processes and completed work is the


process of examining and evaluating the various stages of a
project or task, as well as the final output or deliverables, to
ensure compliance with standards, quality, and requirements.

• This inspection serves several crucial purposes in different


industries, including architecture and construction,
manufacturing, software development, and various other
fields.

• Inspection of work processes and completed work is vital for


ensuring overall quality, safety, and compliance with relevant
standards.
03 Non-Conformance Identification And Corrective Actions

• In the construction industry, non-conformance identification


and corrective actions refer to the processes used to address
and resolve instances where construction activities, materials,
or deliverables do not meet the specified requirements,
standards, codes, or regulations. Non-conformances can
occur at any stage of a construction project, from planning and
design to construction and post-construction phases.
03 Non-Conformance Identification And Corrective Actions

• Non-conformance identification in construction typically


involves:

1. Inspections and Quality Control: Regular inspections and


quality control checks are conducted to identify any deviations
from the project requirements or standards. These checks may
include visual inspections, material testing, measurements, and
documentation review.
03 Non-Conformance Identification And Corrective Actions

2. Non-Conformance Reporting: When a non-conformance is


identified, it is important to document and report it. This involves
recording details such as the nature of the non-conformance, its
location, potential causes, and any associated risks or impacts.
The reporting process ensures that all relevant parties are made
aware of the issue and can take appropriate actions.
03 Non-Conformance Identification And Corrective Actions

3. Root Cause Analysis: Once a non-conformance is reported, a


root cause analysis is performed to determine the underlying
reasons for the deviation. This analysis involves investigating the
factors that contributed to the non-conformance, such as design
errors, material deficiencies, construction errors, or inadequate
supervision.
03 Non-Conformance Identification And Corrective Actions

4. Corrective Actions: Based on the findings of the root cause


analysis, corrective actions are developed and implemented to
address the non-conformance. These actions aim to eliminate the
root cause, prevent recurrence, and bring the construction
activity, material, or deliverable into compliance. Corrective
actions may involve redesign, rework, replacement of materials,
additional inspections, training, or process improvements.
03 Non-Conformance Identification And Corrective Actions

5. Verification and Validation: After implementing corrective


actions, verification and validation processes are carried out to
ensure that the non-conformance has been effectively resolved.
This may include re-inspections, retesting, or independent
assessments to verify that the construction activity or deliverable
now meets the specified requirements.
03 Non-Conformance Identification And Corrective Actions

6. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Throughout the non-


conformance identification and corrective action process, it is
crucial to maintain proper documentation and record-keeping.
This includes documenting the non-conformance, the actions
taken, the results of inspections and tests, and any changes made
to the construction activity or deliverable. Documentation
provides a reference for future quality assurance efforts and helps
in monitoring and tracking the effectiveness of corrective actions.
04 Quality Measurement Metrics And Performance Evaluation

• Quality measurement metrics and performance evaluation in


construction involve assessing and measuring the quality of
construction activities, processes, and outcomes to identify
areas of improvement, track performance, and ensure that
projects meet desired standards. This includes using quality
metrics, inspection and testing, compliance with standards
and regulations, quality audits, documentation and record-
keeping, performance indicators, stakeholder feedback and
satisfaction, and promoting continuous improvement. These
processes contribute to the overall success of construction
projects.
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