Course description
The construction industry is often criticized for its poor performance, low safety and poor work quality, wasteful, inefficient, and low productivity. Insufficient planning, project mismanagement, and poor craftsmanship contribute to poor quality performance. Many studies have urged managers in the sector to understand the relationship between quality management and performance. This calls for a need in the construction industry for quality management strategies and quality improvement program to improve work quality and to enhance performance.
This course introduces learners to practical tools and good practice approaches to managing quality in construction at all stages of the project lifecycle. It has been developed to equip Quality Professionals working within the construction industry with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to their organization’s achievement of ‘right first time’.
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will have the capability to participate in the integration of quality to all stages of the Construction Project Lifecycle.
Upcoming start dates
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This Quality in Construction TrainingCourse is ideal for:
- Quality Professionals working within the construction industry with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to their organisation’s achievement of ‘right first time’.
- personnel who need to have a better understanding of the application of quality in construction.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of the Quality in Construction TrainingCourse, you‘ll 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
Day 1
The importance of Quality in Construction
- Construction Project Life Cycle
- Management planning for construction projects against contractual requirements
- Information Management
- Project Quality Control
Day 2
Managing Change and site inspection
- Technical Assurance
- Managing Project Change
- Site Inspection & Surveillance
- Client liaison and handover
Day 3
Fundamentals of quality management
- The background of quality management
- Theories, principles and processes
- The evolution from quality control to quality management
Delivery
- Technical Assurance
- Managing Project Change
- Site Inspection & Surveillance
- Client liaison and handover
Day 4
Quality management in construction
- Best practice tools
- Training and supervision methodology
- Compliance and communication
Day 5
Finding the Gaps in Quality in Construction
- Auditing and preparation of audit reports
- Understanding the concept of “Root cause exercise” and “Root cause analysis”
- Risk management in construction and methods for problem-solving
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