QAQC in Construction

DEFINITION OF ITP? An Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) lays out a schedule of inspections at critical control points or 'hold points' within a process, in order to verify that things are progressing as they should be. It can be defined as the program of inspection, testing of materials, and survey to be prepared and submitted by the contractor to the Consultant for approval before usage and application to the site. An "Inspection and Test Plan" (ITP) might also be called a "Quality Inspection Plan (QTP)". Inspection and Test Plans set out critical control points or ' hold points ' at various stages within a process. Each control point is a scheduled inspection or verification activity, where you will make sure that things are progressing as they should be. Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) are often used as a way to satisfy the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard related to control of production and service provision. Did yo...

Inspection and Test Plans With an inspection and test plan, you plan inspections and tests to catch defects or nonconformances before they become part of your final construction product. For example, if your company fabricates steel components, your ITP may include inspecting incoming materials and performing x-ray weld inspections to make sure that weld penetrations meet your specifications.  The inspection and test plan is basic and essential. In construction, every purchased material and phase of work should be inspected for compliance to specifications.   But, what can you do to improve the chances that you’ll find fewer problems? That’s where the broader scope of your quality control plan comes in. Construction Quality Control Plans A construction quality control plan (a.k.a QA/QC plan or QC plan) includes an inspection and test plan, but goes beyond inspecting. With a quality control plan, you’ll control the quality of labor, equipment, and suppliers. You’ll ...