Commercial construction projects require the involvement of many subtrades with many hands from various entities contributing to the work. Often, the work of one group of subcontractors in their respective subtrade has a direct impact on the next...
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Part of the planning phase of every project is thinking ahead toward the items that typically occur near completion. And one of those things is a long construction punch list of items still to be addressed. The punch list has often been done as part of commissioning, which has traditionally started as the completion date […]
Have the traditional methods you’ve been using to track and store construction quality assurance (QA) documentation become too time-consuming and unreliable, with too much costly rework cutting into your ROI? Or perhaps you just want to bring more order to the complex QA process of your equally complex, large-scale projects? These are needs that can […]
Behind all the steel beams, wires and building systems of a construction project is a long list of compliance requirements involving quality control, building codes, safety regulations and local ordinances. Proper construction inspection software tools help ensure that these and many other requirements are being met throughout the build, aiding you in a smooth and successful […]
When you hear the term “construction quality assurance,” what comes to mind? If you’re thinking “quality control,” you’re not alone. In truth, however, quality assurance (QA) proactively establishes a plan — including required documentation and procedures — for preventing mistakes in design and workmanship and occurs before the build starts. Quality control (QC) verifies that […]
The craftspeople have left the job site for the last time, and the project has been closed out. Are you absolutely confident that everything within that structure — HVAC, fire safety, electrical, etc. — is well-fitted, sufficiently evaluated and functioning like a well-oiled machine now that it’s been turned over to the building owner? If […]
Quality Managers play a key role in the battle to achieve optimal project performance. However, common challenges such as out-of-date documentation, slow transmission of project information and a lack of real-time data for accurate reporting remain key hurdles that can greatly hinder outcomes. In this article, we’ll examine these everyday quality management challenges and propose […]