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1. What is the purpose of Construction Quality Management? - ANSWER It
ensures that contractors adhere to project plans, specifications and safety
standards. It also verifies that the completed work meets quality
requirements. CQM fosters collaboration between contractors and
government agencies and helps contractors to navigate challenges like
technology advancements and environmental concerns.
2. Define CQM (Construction Quality Management) - ANSWER It is the
performance of tasks, which ensure that construction is performed according
to plans and specifications, on time, within a defined budget, and a safe
work environment. CQM is essential for successful project execution and
client satisfaction.
3. What factors will influence both the Government and the construction
industry in the future? - ANSWER · New government regulations
· Greater degree of influence from the client
· Improvement of QC and QA requirements
· Construction-oriented management information system
Increased contractual requirements for exchange of data in electronic format.
4. Define Control and Inspection: - ANSWER it is the process by which
ongoing and completed work is examined to ensure that it complies with the
contract provisions. While Control is a continual system of planning future
activities to ensure that the work meets the quality standards of the contract.
, 5. What is the difference between INSPECTION and CONTROL? -
ANSWER Inspection is ongoing or "after-the-fact" while control is
"preventive."
6. Who has contractual responsibility for quality control? - ANSWER By the
contract, the responsibility for quality control is vested in the contractor.
7. Benefits of CQC to the Contractor? - ANSWER Reducing costs by
preventing rework and delays
8. Increasing profits by delivering quality work that meet customer satisfaction
9. Improving reputation by demonstrating competence and reliability
10.Enhancing safety by identifying and eliminating hazards and risks.
11.Benefits of CQC to the Government? - ANSWER Effective CQC can
improve public relations and client/customer satisfaction when projects are
completed on time. QA personnel can take pride in their role of assuring that
the contractor's CQC system is working effectively by delivering a quality
product..
12.What is the role and responsibilities of the contractor in CQC? - ANSWER
The contractor is required to place a competent representative, the QC
Manager, on the site to oversee the CQC system.
13.What are the responsibilities of the contractor's QC Manager? -
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