{"id":2553,"date":"2024-01-20T07:12:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T07:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?p=2553"},"modified":"2024-02-17T14:34:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T03:34:37","slug":"program-management-fundamentals-10-quality-assurance-and-control-in-construction-and-facilities-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?p=2553","title":{"rendered":"PMF #10 of 12: Quality Assurance and Control in Construction and Facilities Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a program manager, you are responsible for ensuring that construction and facilities management projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. One of the most critical components of achieving these goals is having a robust quality assurance and control program in place. In this blog, we&#8217;ll discuss the essential practices for quality assurance and control in construction and facilities management that every program manager should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuing on in the <a href=\"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?p=2211\">series<\/a>, we will explore the best practices and tools for managing risks in capital programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Quality Assurance and Control?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quality assurance and control is the process of ensuring that a project or product meets the specified requirements and standards. In construction and facilities management, this involves monitoring and evaluating every stage of the project to ensure that it meets the necessary quality standards. This process helps to prevent defects, errors, and mistakes from occurring, ensuring that the final product is of high quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quality is Free: The Art of Making Quality Certain\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com.au\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_a6ZiDkDrEzbM4T&#038;asin=0451625854&#038;tag=bywineexecu09-22\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential Practices for Quality Assurance and Control in Construction and Facilities Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establish Quality Goals and Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step in developing a quality assurance and control program is to establish clear quality goals and objectives. This involves defining the quality standards that your project should meet and setting specific targets for achieving them. These goals should be measurable and achievable, and should align with the overall goals of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Develop a Quality Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have established your quality goals and objectives, the next step is to develop a quality plan. This plan should outline the specific steps that you will take to ensure that the project meets the necessary quality standards. It should also include a timeline for implementing each step, as well as metrics for measuring progress and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conduct Regular Inspections and Audits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular inspections and audits are an essential component of quality assurance and control in construction and facilities management. These inspections should be conducted at every stage of the project, from design to construction and completion. They should also be conducted by independent third-party inspectors to ensure that the results are unbiased and objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quality Without Tears: The Art of Hassle-Free Management\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com.au\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_dZx3LPjNle4wBY&#038;asin=0070145113&#038;tag=bywineexecu09-22\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establish Quality Control Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quality control procedures are the processes that you put in place to ensure that the project meets the necessary quality standards. These procedures should be established at the beginning of the project and should be followed throughout the project&#8217;s lifecycle. They should include processes for identifying and resolving defects, as well as processes for validating that the project meets the specified requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitor and Measure Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monitoring and measuring performance is an essential component of quality assurance and control in construction and facilities management. This involves tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to ensure that the project is on track to meet the necessary quality standards. These KPIs should be regularly reviewed and analyzed to identify any areas of improvement or potential risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Separates Great from Good Quality Assurance and Control?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great quality assurance and control programs go beyond just meeting the minimum requirements and standards. They involve a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues before they become problems. Great programs also involve a commitment to continuous improvement, with a focus on learning from past experiences and incorporating those lessons into future projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, good quality assurance and control programs simply meet the necessary standards and requirements. While they are effective at preventing defects and errors, they may not be as proactive in identifying potential issues before they become problems. Good programs may also lack a commitment to continuous improvement, which can limit their ability to learn and grow over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is Total Quality Control?: The Japanese Way\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com.au\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_1MFQumxukCj9gF&#038;asin=013952441X&#038;tag=bywineexecu09-22\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quality assurance and control is a critical component of construction and facilities management in capital program management. By establishing clear quality goals and objectives, developing a quality plan, conducting regular inspections and audits, establishing quality control procedures, and monitoring and measuring performance, program managers can ensure that their projects meet the necessary quality standards. By going beyond the minimum requirements and standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practice Thinkers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the best thinkers in the field of Quality Assurance and Control in Construction and Facilities Management for Capital Program Management are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joseph M. Juran: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joseph M. Juran is considered to be the father of quality management. He is the author of several books on quality management, including &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Jurans-Quality-Handbook-7E-Defeo\/dp\/1259643611?crid=2783P1K501HCX&amp;keywords=Juran%27s+Quality+Handbook%3A+The+Complete+Guide+to+Performance+Excellence&amp;qid=1705529016&amp;sprefix=juran%27s+quality+handbook+the+complete+guide+to+performance+excellence%2Caps%2C252&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecu09-22&amp;linkId=84f740564cdb568d1fe475d40c2c51ab&amp;language=en_AU&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Juran&#8217;s Quality Handbook: The Complete Guide to Performance Excellence<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">W. Edwards Deming: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">W. Edwards Deming is another pioneer in the field of quality management. He is the author of several books, including &#8220;Out of the Crisis&#8221; and &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/New-Economics-Industry-Government-Education\/dp\/0262535939?crid=1T17G1KKMJ4TN&amp;keywords=The+New+Economics+for+Industry%2C+Government%2C+Education.&amp;qid=1705529040&amp;sprefix=the+new+economics+for+industry+government+education+%2Caps%2C218&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecu09-22&amp;linkId=dfa85ab1e47caa4427ed7e737806f65a&amp;language=en_AU&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">The New Economics for Industry, Government, Education.<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philip B. Crosby: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Philip B. Crosby is known for his contribution to the concept of zero defects. He is the author of several books, including &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Quality-Free-Art-Making-Certain\/dp\/0451625854?crid=1RBX5LEPMZY0S&amp;keywords=Quality+Is+Free&amp;qid=1705529064&amp;sprefix=quality+is+free%2Caps%2C224&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecu09-22&amp;linkId=bd2188928f9e536fcfe6af3350c42434&amp;language=en_AU&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Quality Is Free<\/a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Quality-without-Tears-Hassle-Free-Management\/dp\/0070145113?crid=1ZC76JHVTQLWZ&amp;keywords=Quality+Without+Tears&amp;qid=1705529082&amp;sprefix=quality+without+tears%2Caps%2C226&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecu09-22&amp;linkId=66e57ba1939f65d2712d4f7b53e266d5&amp;language=en_AU&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Quality Without Tears<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kaoru Ishikawa: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaoru Ishikawa is known for his contribution to the field of quality management through his development of the Ishikawa diagram, also known as the fishbone diagram. He is the author of several books, including &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/What-Total-Quality-Control-Management\/dp\/013952441X?crid=2P61J6PD83CF0&amp;keywords=What+is+Total+Quality+Control%3F&amp;qid=1705529102&amp;sprefix=what+is+total+quality+control+%2Caps%2C217&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=bywineexecu09-22&amp;linkId=987573daaa2ba2c03b74c91480c0cad4&amp;language=en_AU&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">What is Total Quality Control?<\/a>&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does Great look like &#8211; not merely good?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to separating great from good in Quality Assurance and Control in Construction and Facilities Management for Capital Program Management, one of the key factors is attention to detail. Great programs will have rigorous quality control measures in place at every stage of the construction process, from design to handover. 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