{"id":24033,"date":"2021-01-26T12:53:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T12:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=24033"},"modified":"2021-01-27T12:04:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T12:04:38","slug":"construction-quality-management-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/construction-quality-management-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Quality Management 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>In construction, as in every other area of life, quality matters. A construction project that is built to the highest standards of quality can be enjoyed and favorably evaluated by others. But quality in construction is not something that happens automatically nor accidentally. It is achieved through processes that are put in place to make sure the highest results are obtained.<br \/>\nThe Meaning of Quality in Construction<br \/>\nA construction project that accomplishes all that it set out to be from the onset reflects the fact that it was completed within a specified timeline while following defined guidelines. Guidelines that were clearly spelled out in the Scope of Work document which follows and explains the expectations of the owner.<br \/>\nAs a matter of fact, the Scope of Work needs to be interpreted as the roadmap that, when followed correctly, will yield the best construction quality outcome and result in a successful project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Factors that Result in a Quality Construction Project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If a construction project is considered to have achieved the highest quality, several factors must have been present, such as:<br \/>\n\u2981 If it was completed according to schedule<br \/>\n\u2981 If it met the owner\u2019s requirements<br \/>\n\u2981 If it stuck to the agreed-upon budget<br \/>\n\u2981 If there were no disputes<br \/>\n\u2981 If the project followed all specifications<br \/>\n\u2981 If the final project performs as intended<br \/>\nThe Importance of Quality in Construction<br \/>\nWhen you complete a project that is defined as having a high degree of quality, two things can happen. Not only is it beneficial to your bottom line but it will most likely result in repeat business. At the other end of this spectrum, a construction project that is made with low quality may have the effect of damaging your reputation, keeping both old clients from hiring you again and new clients from seeking you out. Words about the poor quality of your construction projects can travel fast and have unexpected consequences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Ability to Close Out a Job<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The majority of general contractors report that the main problem affecting their level of profitability is the issues they face when the time comes to close out a job. Still, if there are construction quality issues that need to be addressed at the end, you will most likely end up wasting not only time but materials and resources. Your aim should always be to be able to move forward on schedule and without any reworks required.<br \/>\nAnother important concern reported by contractors is related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/Publications\/OSHA3252\/3252.html\">safety<\/a> on the job. A project that is poorly executed puts safety aside as well. Then, project outcomes are less efficient and do not last as long as they should.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Addressing Factors that Affect High-Quality Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best way to address the factors that are playing a role in the quality of your construction management is to identify where the problems originate. If you are using materials that are of low quality or are damaged, if your suppliers and vendors don\u2019t respond to your needs as thoroughly and professionally as they should, if your subcontractors mismanage their tasks, if last-minute changes are always needed, or if there is miscommunication between all the parts involved in the project, the quality of your projects is and will continue to be at risk.<br \/>\nMake it a point to perform stringent due diligence and follow strictly defined standards throughout every step of the project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Implement Quality Processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start by focusing on two areas:<br \/>\nQuality assurance \u2013 Study the planned and systematic activities performed during the course of the job and examine their results.<br \/>\nQuality control \u2013 Analyze whether your project was completed correctly and in compliance with the stated requirements. Measure the quality of all aspects of the completed job.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aim to Improve Quality in Construction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As explained in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homecarecontractors.com\/\">article<\/a>, this is what you should do to improve quality:<br \/>\n\u2981 Become obsessed with making lists and following them to the letter.<br \/>\n\u2981 Start a punch list from the beginning and ensure that everyone knows about what it contains.<br \/>\n\u2981 Set expectations for each phase of the project<br \/>\n\u2981 Streamline the quality process of all projects<br \/>\n\u2981 Frequently meet with the owner or other stakeholders<br \/>\n\u2981 Be strict about establishing ownership and accountability<br \/>\n\u2981 Clearly define everyone\u2019s roles and responsibilities from the outset<br \/>\n\u2981 Establish clear due dates<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Ref number:\u00a0THSI-2148<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In construction, as in every other area of life, quality matters. 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