Army Corps to spend $300M on border wall quality control
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Selected contractors will be able to bid on new quality assurance work for wall construction at the U.S.-Mexico Mexico border.
The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
iField Smart
APRIL 2, 2024
The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. This leads to greater quality assurance and control for construction projects.
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Quality Control vs. Quality Assurance in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 2, 2024
Learn all about quality assurance. Do you know your QAs from your QCs, what the difference is between the two, and when is appropriate to use either?
Quality and Safety Control in Construction
Civil Engineer Blog
AUGUST 31, 2023
A variety of different organizations are possible for quality and safety control during construction. One common model is to have a group responsible for quality assurance and another group primarily responsible for safety within an organization.
Another ENGEO Soil and Material-Testing Laboratory Earns Certification
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
Quality-assurance programs such as AASHTO Re:source, and CCRL are utilized for laboratory control and quality assurance. ENGEO maintains seven soil and materials testing laboratories managed by registered geotechnical engineers. ENGEO laboratories are accredited through USACE, AASHTO Re:source, Caltrans, and DSA.
How to Enhance Quality Control in Construction Management
Construction Placements
JANUARY 21, 2024
How to Enhance Quality Control in Construction Management Explore the importance of quality control in construction management. This post delves into techniques for enhancing quality standards, overcoming challenges, and ensuring the success and efficiency of construction projects.
Construction Quality Control Checklist: A Comprehensive List
Construction Placements
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Construction Quality Control Checklist: A Comprehensive List Dive into the critical checklists that uphold quality and safety standards in construction, from civil to residential projects. The post Construction Quality Control Checklist: A Comprehensive List appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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Avoiding construction defects through quality control and assurance
Construction Specifier
JUNE 8, 2023
The post Avoiding construction defects through quality control and assurance appeared first on Construction Specifier. Avoiding excessive tile lippage and other workmanship requirements when tiles are installed is also a common defect.
Quality control and assurance to avoid construction defects
Construction Specifier
JUNE 8, 2023
The post Quality control and assurance to avoid construction defects appeared first on Construction Specifier. Another instance can be the waterproofing not being installed correctly or the formation of an inadequate slope on the tile surface or on the underlying membrane in a wet environment.
When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Summary of both stays at the defined level, and the contingencies are under Client control, not contractors. Quality: The speed of EPCM delivery means quality assurance is a key challenge. A rigorous quality control approach executed as planned is necessary to mitigate this risk.
Anne Glubis Joins Legacy Engineering’s Executive Team as Director of Geotechnical Operations
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 1, 2024
Her specialties include soils, foundations, construction materials testing and inspections, quality assurance, and quality control management. Glubis is a seasoned engineer with a proven record of leading complex geotechnical engineering projects to success.
University of Nevada, Reno pavement testing technology hits the market
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 14, 2023
. – After a long, stormy winter, drivers are faced with dodging potholes or suffering the consequences of damage to their vehicles, but a first-of its-kind quality control tool may help increase the quality of pavement and keep those potholes, ruts and cracks from forming. In some cases, the entire road may have to be rebuilt.
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VA compactors from Hamm assure quality and process reliability
Plant & Civil Engineer
MAY 6, 2024
A further development that automates and simplifies compaction in earthworks and simultaneously improves quality and cost-efficiency has now been implemented in the new HC series models with VA drums. In automatic mode, the compaction process is then controlled by Smart Compact until the specified target value has been achieved.
A Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 22, 2024
Photo courtesy Carbon Limit Carbon Limit also performs quality assurance and control to quantify the project’s environmental impact, ensuring the materials capture CO2 as intended. “A customer can use CaptureCrete overnight. It’s a simple technology that’s easy to apply.” Carbon Limit team.
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Quality Control, Support Key to Maximizing the Value of Laser Scanning
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Laser scanning is tempting as a catch all technology to document existing conditions, but quality assurance/quality control and support are absolutely key to making it work for your firm.
Ogilvie Fire Protection achieves excellence in quality assurance using Fieldwire
Field Wire
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Ogilvie Fire Protection has delivered both structural and passive fire safety services since 2015, and has been using Fieldwire since their first year to guarantee efficiency for their quality assurance (QA) processes and reporting systems. Fieldwire empowers me to be more efficient at my job.”
New guidelines for quality control on application of membrane roof systems released
BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2017
The National Roofing Contractors Association has released Quality Control and Quality-assurance Guidelines for the Application of Membrane Roof Systems. The document provides NRCA's on-site evaluation guidelines during the application of membrane roof systems.
Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.
What the Building Quality Assurance Act means for Dutch construction – and how to prepare
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. Download the full white paper, How the Dutch construction industry can prepare for The Building Quality Assurance Act.
Common challenges in construction quality control and how to overcome them
LetsBuild
JULY 21, 2023
Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.
Common challenges in construction quality control and how to overcome them
LetsBuild
JULY 21, 2023
Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.
Hancock Associates Announces Promotion of Joseph D. Peznola, P.E. to Vice President of Engineering
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
As Vice President of Engineering, Joe will continue to be responsible for managing the engineering department across Hancock’s eight offices, project management and technical quality control and assurance.
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Construction Quality Management 101
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others. There are two quality processes in construction: quality assurance and quality control.
A vision for success: Key trends reshaping construction in 2024
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 10, 2024
However, good quality data is an essential pre-requisite for those seeking to leverage historic project knowledge, improve risk management and make workforce productivity improvements. Organizations want to know for themselves what impact they could have and whether their outputs will match their own experience.
3 Steps To Controlling Thermal Transfer Effectively In Facades
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Chris Lister “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling condensation and fulfilling fire performance criteria.
Control flow concrete for mass pours
GCP Applied Technologies
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Control flow concrete for mass pours. What is control flow concrete? Self-consolidating concrete has high flow, but is typically more expensive due to its special mix design and requires more intense jobsite quality assurance to ensure the right consistency. Control Flow Concrete. Improved concrete quality.
Improving Cost Management with Autodesk Build for SQUARE Engineering
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 13, 2023
As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. With dispersed teams managing multiple projects and working from several locations, SQUARE needed to reduce the time spent producing quality reports and managing payment schedules.
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STV Celebrates the Successful Completion of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension Project
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
STV, in joint venture with Mott MacDonald, oversaw the systems construction for the Lynnwood Link Extension.
Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know
LetsBuild
MAY 19, 2023
Quality is an essential aspect of any construction project and must be a critical consideration from start to finish. The contractor must adhere to the project specifications while considering quality standards, such as ASTM, ANSI, ACI, and AWS. This is where construction quality management comes in.
QA and QC in Construction
Field Wire
AUGUST 7, 2023
“Quality Assurance” and “Quality Control” are often times mistakenly used as interchangeable terms when discussing the broad issue of quality in construction; however, these two terms actually describe very different activities. Yes, we do QA in construction. There are many more.
Revolutionizing Construction Field Inspection with Advanced Software Solutions
iField Smart
APRIL 30, 2024
Top 10 challenges for building inspectors, project managers, and quality control managers with legacy field inspection techniques. Ensuring Compliance and Quality Assurance Adherence to quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements are pivotal in the construction industry.
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PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Create estimates, deploy project workflows and controls, inclusive of timelines, approval stages, appropriate information access, and more. 84% gain in higher-quality construction. 3) Assure full visibility at all levels…. Put an end to poor traditional planning, cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery practices!
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5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects
BDC Network
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Implement multi-level quality assurance and control Multi-level quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes are vital to ensuring the effectiveness of water mitigation strategies. This additional layer of assurance ensures that the water mitigation strategies are effectively implemented.
Kobelco and TRT: Hand in hand
Roads Online
JULY 21, 2024
TRT has a long-standing relationship with crane manufacturer Kobelco, with both companies sharing an appreciation for quality, sustainability and customer satisfaction. He adds that the Kobelco name represents quality and reliability. It’s got that Japanese workmanship quality in every unit. Images: TRT.
Construction Efficiency: Enhancing Productivity
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In the dynamic field of construction, efficiency and productivity are crucial for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Quality control measures , such as testing, compliance checks, and inspections, will be implemented.
Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions
iField Smart
APRIL 23, 2024
In the construction industry, efficiency is critical to meet project timelines, achieve planned costs, and produce high-quality outcomes. Efficiency in construction highlights a comprehensive approach to construction project management that includes various parameters including costs, labor, time, quality, and resources. Introduction.
Revolutionizing Construction Management: The Power of Construction Field Inspection Software.
iField Smart
MAY 21, 2024
Inspectors may overlook critical checkpoints or fail to adhere to regulatory standards, leading to compliance issues and quality discrepancies. Quality Deficiencies : If field inspections fail to identify quality deficiencies or non-conformances during construction activities, the work may not meet the required standards or specifications.
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Planning Major and Minor Facilities / Asset Repair, Refurbishment, Maintenance, Renovation, and Construction
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 27, 2020
Without effective management processes it is impossible to consistently achieve best value outcomes, such as the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, or new construction projects on-time and on-time. In fact, less than 20% of all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, or per stakeholder requirements.
Why are Modular Buildings Becoming so Popular?
UK Construction Blog
JANUARY 11, 2024
Unlike conventional methods that rely on on-site building, modular construction involves assembling pre-fabricated modules within a controlled factory setting. The controlled environment of a factory minimises material wastage and labour costs, leading to overall savings.
IPMS: Ahead of the game
Roads Online
APRIL 15, 2024
Lee Vossen Traffic Manager – Seymour Whyte Construction says working with the TOOFA software has increased quality and productivity in the traffic booking workflow processes. “The ability to understand your historical resourcing, costing and future data within a few clicks is invaluable. Image: NSW Government.
New suspended ceiling technologies
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 29, 2021
A critical part of re-entry is assuring employers are providing a safe, healthy environment with improved indoor air quality. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease,” suggesting employers seeking. Similarly, the U.S.
Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. At the age of 27, Akshaya co-founded Peritia Partners, a construction consulting firm with experts who have advised over $130 billion in projects in construction management, project controls, and construction dispute resolution.
Streamlining Construction Workflows: Hodari Africa Excels with Autodesk Build
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 15, 2023
We had an example on the project where one of the consultants issued PDF quality reports via email; immediately, we saw the opportunity to establish this workflow inside of Autodesk Build to keep everything accurate and up to date using the issues feature.” It’s not always easy to change established ways of working,” says Deric. “We
Project Governance for Commissioning and Handover of Infrastructure
OmTrak
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Understanding Project Governance Project governance refers to the framework of processes and policies that guide project decisions, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. It should focus on the delivery of an ‘operating asset,’ not just a construction project.
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