Course description
Quality in Construction
Poor quality builds have a detrimental impact on the construction industry. On this course, you will tackle this problem with professional research and insight into the delivery of quality construction and development projects.You will look at the current issues faced by the construction industry and how quality management has developed in construction and elsewhere. You will also address some basic practical steps that can be made to ensure construction quality. Upon completion of the course, you will become more confident at instilling a culture of quality on all your construction projects.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is designed for construction professionals at all career levels and for clients and end users who want to learn more about what can be done to achieve quality buildings.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Identify the impacts of poor quality in construction
- Explain and define quality in construction
- Summarise the history of quality management in various industries
- Discuss relevant legislation, regulations and standards
- Explain the principles of embedding a culture of quality in construction
- Investigate quality management methods and systems
Training Course Content
- Defining quality in construction and its importance to those who build and interact with buildings and infrastructure
- The social, economic and human costs associated with poor quality
- A history of quality management in construction and other industries
- The role and importance of training and education
- Legal and regulatory environment for quality management
- Putting quality into practice; methods, processes and systems
- Changing an organisation to instil a culture of quality in construction
Why choose Chartered Institute of Building
The world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.
Founded in 1834
Our professional and vocational qualifications are a mark of the highest levels of competence and professionalism
Expenses
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