QAQC in Construction

What is Quality Control Plan? For construction projects, quality control means making sure things are done according to the plans, specifications, and permit requirements. The days of easy federal money seem to be over, making it imperative that communities get the most out of their infrastructure projects. One of the best ways to assure good construction projects is to use an inspector. The first step an inspector should take is to become familiar with the plans, specifications, and permit requirements and, equally important, to have some common sense.  Table of Contents: QCP Plan Cover Sheet  QCP Plan Acknowledgement  Table of Contents  Organizational Chart  Resumes and Certifications Documentation Quality Contol Manager Responsibility  Stop Work Authorization Letter (Format) Major Definable Features of Work (Survey, Excavation, Concrete, Steel, etc.) Three Phases of Inspection Quality Control Testing and Verifications Tests and Records  Testing Agen...

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...

Method Statement for Formwork, Reinforcement and Concrete Works Table of Contents 1. Method Statement for Formwork, Reinforcement and Concrete Works 1.1  SCOPE: 1.2  FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF FORMS: 1.2.1  Type of Formwork: 1.2.2  Formwork Design: 1.2.3  Ties: 1.2.4  Coating: 1.2.5  Removal of Forms and Shoring: 1.2.6  Shoring and Propping: 1.2.7  Chamfers: 1.3  REINFORCEMENT: 1.3.1  Handling and stacking: 1.3.2  Cutting and Bending of Bars: 1.3.3  Receipt and Storage of Bars: 1.3.4  Placing of Reinforcement: 1.3.5  Fixing of Reinforcement: 1.3.6  Quality Control: 1.4  EMBEDDED ITEMS: 1.5  CONCRETING: 1.5.1  Transportation of Concrete: 1.5.2  Delivery of Concrete: 1.5.3  Deposition of Concrete: 1.5.4  Protection of Fresh Concrete: 1.5.5  Curing of Concrete: 1.5.6  Quality Control: 1.6  TESTING OF CONCRETE: 1.7 ...

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 ...