Quality Assurance In Construction

Author : H.W. Chung
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135804398

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Understanding Quality Assurance in Construction by H.W. Chung Pdf

The ISO 9000 family of quality standards has been adopted world-wide as a framework for building better relationships between suppliers and customers. Originally a manufacturing-industry concern, quality is now acknowledged to be a key issue for the construction sector whose clients increasingly demand quality certification. This book explains the concepts and practice of quality assurance and management in construction. Clearly written and well illustrated, with plenty of sample quality system documents and other pro-forma, this book will make the daunting task of developing, implementing and managing a quality system a great deal easier for contractors. This is practical guide for building and construction contractors and sub-contractors, project managers and other construction professionals. Also for undergraduate and postgraduate students of building, construction management and project management.

Author : S.L. Tang,Syed M. Ahmed,Raymond T. Aoieong,S.W. Poon
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789622097469

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Construction Quality Management by S.L. Tang,Syed M. Ahmed,Raymond T. Aoieong,S.W. Poon Pdf

This book examines the various quality management systems applied to the construction industry in Hong Kong and other parts of the world. Hong Kong's experience is particularly important because it plays a leading role in construction quality management globally. The text traces the change from quality control (QC) practice in the 1970s and 1980s, to the quality assurance (QA) concept in the 1990s, and finally to the emerging total quality management (TQM) philosophy. All the tools and techniques used in relation to construction quality management are discussed in detail in the 12 chapters.

Author : J.L. Ashford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135833855

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The Management of Quality in Construction by J.L. Ashford Pdf

The quality of a product or service is a measure of its ability to satisfy customer requirements. This satisfaction can be assured by the operation of a quality system which will ensure that specified requirements are met consistently and economically. The Management of Quality in Construction provides the reader with a knowledge of the principles of quality management and an understanding of how they may successfully be applied in the particular circumstances of the construction industry. The areas covered range from an historical review of traditional methods of assuring quality in the industry and how contractual arrangements have evolved, to an interpretation of quality system standards in the context of construction. Examples are given which highlight specific areas, and specialist chapters on organization structures and the techniques of quality auditing are included.

Author : James Jerome O'Brien,Leonard P. Schaefer
Publisher : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015004530963

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Construction Inspection Handbook by James Jerome O'Brien,Leonard P. Schaefer Pdf

Author : Brian Thorpe,Peter Sumner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351907309

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Quality Assurance in Construction by Brian Thorpe,Peter Sumner Pdf

The need for quality assurance in construction is now widely accepted. As a result, pressure is currently being applied to contractors and those offering professional services to demonstrate QA capability prior to commission. This book, written by experts in the field of quality management, shows how construction companies can effectively apply QA within their own organization. It pinpoints the real benefits to be gained from developing well-structured systems and offers practical guidance on implementation techniques. Inevitably, quality management standards play an important role in helping to define the requirements of any QA system. With this in mind the authors provide a detailed analysis of ISO 9000 - 1994 and its implementation. The text is complemented by numerous diagrams and examples and is essential reading for all construction professionals concerned with quality.

Author : Mohamed A. El-Reedy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466577961

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Concrete and Steel Construction by Mohamed A. El-Reedy Pdf

Starting with the receipt of materials and continuing all the way through to the final completion of the construction phase, Concrete and Steel Construction: Quality Control and Assurance examines all the quality control and assurance methods involving reinforced concrete and steel structures. This book explores the proper ways to achieve high-qual

Author : FIB – International Federation for Structural Concrete
Publisher : FIB - International Federation for Structural Concrete
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1986-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780727702593

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Quality assurance and quality control for post tensioned concrete structures by FIB – International Federation for Structural Concrete Pdf

This report deals with quality assurance and control in the construction of post-tensioned structures, with the aim to replace inspection for quality with engineering for quality. Contents include organizations, pre-stressing, design, procurement, construction planning and quality control.

Author : Abdul Razzak Rumane
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466552159

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Quality Tools for Managing Construction Projects by Abdul Razzak Rumane Pdf

Dealing with such a multi-layered and fungible intangible as quality during the design and construction process is difficult for all parties involved. To the architect, quality means an appealing and enduring design, but to the builder, it means understandable documents that, when acted upon, lead to an enduring, well-made structure. To the owner,

Author : James J. O'Brien
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781475711912

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Construction Inspection Handbook by James J. O'Brien Pdf

In addition to quality control (QC), this book introduces the concept of quality assurance (QA). Quality assurance has a number of definitions, but in general is the combination of the quality assurance plan with procedures through which the quality control inspector can inspect in the field. The book is arranged in categories so that is can be used in handbook fashion; each section stands independent of the others. The arrangement of the major portion of the book is organized in the same format as we usually find in building construction specification, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format.

Author : Construction Industry Research And Information Association Ciria Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Building
ISBN : 0860172996

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Quality Assurance in Construction by Construction Industry Research And Information Association Ciria Staff Pdf

This leaflet describes the general principles and practice of quality assurance schemes applied to the construction industry. It outlines the benefits of QA, gives suggestions for further reading, and accompanies the CIRIA video.

Author : Tim Howarth,David Greenwood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317191391

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Construction Quality Management by Tim Howarth,David Greenwood Pdf

Quality management is essential for facilitating the competitiveness of modern day commercial organisations. Excellence in quality management is a requisite for construction organisations who seek to remain competitive and successful. The challenges presented by competitive construction markets and large projects that are dynamic and complex necessitate the adoption and application of quality management approaches. This new edition of Construction Quality Management provides a comprehensive evaluation of quality management systems and tools. Their effectiveness in achieving project objectives is explored, as well as applications in corporate performance enhancement. Both the strategic and operational dimensions of quality assurance are addressed by focusing on providing models of best practice. The reader is supported throughout by concise and clear explanations and with self-assessment questions. Practical case study examples show how various evaluative-based quality management systems and tools have been applied. Subjects covered include: business objectives – the stakeholder satisfaction methodology organisational culture and Health and Safety quality philosophy evaluation of organisational performance continuous quality improvement and development of a learning organisation. New chapters consider the influence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on quality management. The text should be of interest to construction industry senior managers, practicing professionals and academics. It is also an essential resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of construction management, project management and business management courses.

Author : Alan Griffith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Building
ISBN : UOM:39015018954241

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Quality Assurance in Building by Alan Griffith Pdf

The aim of this book is to provide a detailed guide to the principles and practices of quality assurance. It is designed as a comprehensive text to all aspects of quality assurance for students in the field of architecture, building and the surveying professions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Building inspection
ISBN : UCAL:B5159869

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Quality Assurance Representative's Guide: Architectural and structural features in building construction by Anonim Pdf

Author : Building Science Forum of Australia. A.C.T. Regional Division. Seminar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Construction industry
ISBN : 1875445730

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Quality Assurance in the Construction Industry by Building Science Forum of Australia. A.C.T. Regional Division. Seminar Pdf

Author : Abdul Razzak Rumane
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351580076

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Quality Management in Construction Projects by Abdul Razzak Rumane Pdf

The first edition published in 2010. The response was encouraging and many people appreciated a book that was dedicated to quality management in construction projects. Since it published, ISO 9000: 2008 has been revised and ISO 9000: 2015 has published. The new edition will focus on risk-based thinking which must be considered from the beginning and throughout the project life cycle. There are quality-related topics such as Customer Relationship, Supplier Management, Risk Management, Quality Audits, Tools for Construction Projects, and Quality Management that were not covered in the first edition. Furthermore, some figures and tables needed to be updated to make the book more comprehensive.