scholarly journals Quality Management Practices in Building Construction through Questionnaire Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VII) ◽  
pp. 152-157
Author(s):  
Mohit Bittharia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Repair Costs ◽  
Need To Evaluate

Quality management systems are being operated in almost all sectors for products and services in the present time. In the construction sector quality control and quality assurance are of great concern for the construction project managers as the poor quality of construction results in early defects and failure of the structure this lowers the reputation of the company and leads to heavy repair costs. Further extra expenditure in achieving quality control and quality assurance is compensated by the advantages gained in the form of less maintenance, better quality and effective utilization of construction resources. There are many problems in applying the quality management effectively in construction due to its typical nature. There is a need to evaluate the effectiveness of quality management system (QMS) in construction projects. In the present work an effort is made to assess the quality management and quality assurance practices awareness and implementation among the construction personnel involved in building construction. A questionnaire containing questions related to quality control and quality assurance aspects of building construction is prepared and send to the construction personnel in Gwalior and nearby cities of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Quality and Managerial Issues

2013 ◽  
pp. 591-614
Author(s):  
Gavin P Spickett
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Regulatory Authority ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Clinical Pathology ◽  
Eqa Schemes

Introduction Structure of the NHS and the NHS plan Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) Quality management system (QMS) Concepts of quality assurance in the laboratory Quality control (internal) Quality control (external) 1: EQA schemes Quality control (external) 2: benchmarking and CE marking...

scholarly journals Development and Implementation of the Quality Management System as Applied to the Production of Medical Immunobiological Preparations at the Russian Research Anti-Plague Institute Microbe

2012 ◽  
pp. 96-98
Author(s):  
O. A. Lobovikova ◽  
I. V. Shul'gina ◽  
A. K. Nikiforov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Management System ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Russian Research

Developed are the methodical approaches for design and implementation of quality management system(QMS) in the production of preventive and diagnostic medical immunobiological preparations manufactured at the Russian Research Anti-Plague Institute Microbe. Analyzed and generalized is the current legislative-normative framework of Russian Federation in the sphere of quality control and quality assurance. Factors influencing the quality management system are revealed. QMS is certified in conformity with the requirements of international standard ISO 9001.

Quality Management of an Infrastructure Project with A Case Study of Two-Tier Flyover Bridge

2021 ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
M. Ram Babu ◽  
T. Seshadri Sekkhar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Bridge Construction ◽  
Management Quality

Quality management in the project is of considerable importance from both an economic and a social point of view. The bridge construction project is located on the local road networks and focuses on many complex problems and issues that can be effectively solved by the quality management process. The research is to identify the best system for quality management in the bridge construction project. Quality Management plays an important role in the entire construction process. Total Quality Management, Quality Assurance and Quality Control ranked highest respectively as a part of quality management practices being followed in projects. Finding defects early will save you a lot of money, and you will see the project proceed as expected. The results of this study will document the early defects and solutions to it which help to improve the quality system of bridge construction projects. It focuses on providing a tool and idea to improve quality management for the construction. It also assists the contractor, consultancy and customer to understand best practices for the quality management system used in the bridge construction process.

Quality Management (QA/QC) in the Analytical Laboratory

1991 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
pp. 863-868
Author(s):  
Mary G Schultz ◽  
William L Brown
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Analytical Laboratory ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Quality Systems ◽  
Quality Planning

Abstract An effective quality management system in the analytical laboratory must be designed to satisfy customers' needs and expectations while serving the laboratory's interests. An understanding of total quality and its components Is essential for the development of a quality management system In the analytical laboratory. Quality systems are founded on quality laboratory practices; they have a strong quality control component, and, more recently, monitoring through quality assurance. Development of a quality Improvement component with more emphasis on quality planning Is also needed to provide the necessary system for quality management

Aspects of Quality Assurance in Glass Bricks Manufacturing Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 371 ◽  
pp. 817-821
Author(s):  
Madalina Rus ◽  
Elena Mereuta ◽  
Silvia Veresiu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Management System ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Graphic Methods

During the last decades, the concept of quality suffered deep transformations by becoming strongly aware of the fact that the responsibility regarding quality belongs not only to the quality manager but also to the entire staff. In other words, the top management has to create such a quality management system so that to be able to continuously control all the activities involved in achieving quality. This paper will show a few examples of how the quality control instruments are applied (using graphic methods of presentation) in order to solve some problems that can occur in an economic society.

scholarly journals Factors Identification and Conformance of Quality of Cement and Coarse Aggregate used at Gautama Buddha Airport Upgrading Component, Nepal

2020 ◽  
pp. 187-200
Author(s):  
Anjay Kumar Mishra ◽  
Dinesh Gupta ◽  
P. S. Aithal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Initial Setting Time ◽  
Los Angeles Abrasion

Quality management system has been challenging in construction of airport project. The objective of study is to assess the factors affecting quality and conformance of Cement and Coarse Aggregate standard used at Construction Site of Gautam Buddha Airport Upgrading Component. This research is based on key informant interview with supervisor and site engineers, questionnaires survey with clients, consultants and contractors who were involved in airport construction projects along with lab test of cement and coarse aggregate of airport construction sites. Statistical tools mean value and relative importance index were used for the ranking of different quality methods. Airport follows specification and standard technical guidelines for the airport construction work. The major factors affecting the quality management in airport construction was Unavailability of competent staff, Low quality drawing and specification and Poor-quality procedure and department for ensuring quality assurance practice Provide training and seminar on quality assurance and Support the setting up of of cube of 3 days, 7 days and 28days is18.8N/mm2 (>16N/mm2), 27.20N/mm2 (>22N/mm2) and 39.40N/mm2 (>33N/mm2) respectively. The average initial setting Time and final setting time of cement is 180 min(>45min) and 351 min(<600min) respectively and average soundness of cement is 2.7mm(<10mm). The test for aggregate, it was found that average Los Angeles Abrasion value of aggregate was 32.8%(<40%), average crushing value of aggregate was 19.88%(<25%), Flakiness index of aggregate found that 19.85%(<25%) and the gradation of aggregate was found that within specification. Quality in airport construction starts from selection of material, inspection, tests employed.

Development of a Conceptual Framework for Effective Quality Management Practices in Construction Organisations

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
E Odiba ◽  
P Demian ◽  
K Ruikar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Quality Management Systems ◽  
Building Collapse ◽  
Quality Management Practices ◽  
Quality Management Model ◽  
Regulatory Bodies

Effective quality management practices are critical to successful project delivery. However, the quality challenges in developing countries such as Nigeria, which is the focus of this research, have been a concern to construction practitioners and other interested parties such as clients and regulatory bodies. Some scholars suggest that part of these challenges can be attributed to ineffective quality management systems; thus, leading to consequences such as building collapse, poor organisational/industry reputation, poor/lack of traceability, poor documentation process, and lack of planned audit. This research aims to develop a contextual model that is intended to improve the culture of quality that can facilitate effective quality management practices in construction organisations in Nigeria. A mixed (quantitative and qualitative) methodological approach was deployed based on a pragmatic research philosophy paradigm. A questionnaire (quantitative) survey was adopted to gather data and results from the data analysis and reviewed literature were discussed, and the findings supported the development of a conceptual quality management model in construction as the outcome of this research. The designed model comprises eight integrated components. The model is a quality system that construction organisations can use: to identify some typical barriers hindering effective QMSs implementation; to assist them to develop cultural values that can drive effective QMSs implementation; to undertake effective QMSs practices as they relate to construction, and to recognise the potential results and longer-term benefits obtainable from implementing effective QMSs. The model was evaluated and validated by professional construction practitioners and academic experts for its usefulness and applicability. Future study should focus on the practical validation of the model. Keywords: ISO 9001; Quality Management Practices; Quality Management System.

scholarly journals Investigating Rework: Insights from the Malaysian Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Boon Hui Yap ◽  
Shi Min Tan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Delivery Performance ◽  
Communication Design ◽  
Design Changes

Construction practitioners recognise that rework is undesirable due to the detrimental effects. While rework literature has examined rework causation factors in construction projects, the problem continues to plague the industry resulting in poor delivery performance. To better understand this phenomenon and given the scarcity of Malaysian-based rework study, a questionnaire survey involving 130 Malaysian construction practitioners (consultants, contractors and clients) were undertaken to obtain feedback about nature, implications, causes and solutions for rework. Data were analysed using descriptive statistical techniques to prioritise the variables studied. From the analyses, rework is a causal factor for delays and cost overruns, higher wastage and productivity inhibitor. The findings revealed the leading causes of rework are poor quality management, improper planning, lack of communication, design changes and poor subcontractor management. Some practical rework minimisation approaches are also suggested to better manage and prevent rework towards enhanced project performance.

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