Quality Management for Building

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. understand concepts and principles of quality control and management; 2. apply ISO concepts on quality in construction; 3. understand builders’ role in quality management in construction; 4. prepare quality management plan in construction; and 5. apply computer software programmes for quality management in construction.

The development of quality concepts: quality assurance, quality control, statistical quality control, the total quality management concept, quality management; General principles of quality management processes. ISO concepts for quality. Development of quality standards in construction; the client and his brief, Quality management during construction stage; Builder’s role of integrating designers’ inputs; achieving quality in the finished project through the process, Builders’ responsibility for quality. Development of quality management plan for a project. Site management responsibilities in quality management. Inspections and testing materials and construction processes. Handling corrective actions. Assessment of quality craftsmanship of artisans and craftsmen. Establishment of quality Records for a project. Quality tests, site project reports, and carrying out early warning systems. Building management monitoring and control from inception to completion to ensure quality project. At the end of this course, the student will utilize knowledge gained to develop project quality management Plan for any particular project.