CQM for USACE
Construction quality management - correct answer-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.
Quality - correct answer-Conformance to properly developed requirements
Purpose of CQM - correct answer-The government's efforts, separate from, but in
coordination and cooperation with the contractor, assure that the quality set by the plans and
specifications is achieved.
Contractor quality control function - correct answer-To assure that the completed project
meets all quality requirements of the contract.
Contractor benefits of CQM - correct answer-Increased profit and production, better
communications, planning, improved organizational skills, and outstanding performance
evaluations to obtain future contracts.
Two factors cause construction industry to become highly specialized - correct
answer-Changing market and increased tech and regulations
Factors that will influence both the govt and construction industry in the future - correct
answer-New govt regulations, greater influence from customer, improvement of QC and QA
requirements, construction-oriented mgmt info systems, formal partnering involving
stakeholders, more reliance on design-build, more consideration for life cycle requirements,
increased performance based incentives
Construction quality management - correct answer-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.
Quality - correct answer-Conformance to properly developed requirements
Purpose of CQM - correct answer-The government's efforts, separate from, but in
coordination and cooperation with the contractor, assure that the quality set by the plans and
specifications is achieved.
Contractor quality control function - correct answer-To assure that the completed project
meets all quality requirements of the contract.
Contractor benefits of CQM - correct answer-Increased profit and production, better
communications, planning, improved organizational skills, and outstanding performance
evaluations to obtain future contracts.
Two factors cause construction industry to become highly specialized - correct
answer-Changing market and increased tech and regulations
Factors that will influence both the govt and construction industry in the future - correct
answer-New govt regulations, greater influence from customer, improvement of QC and QA
requirements, construction-oriented mgmt info systems, formal partnering involving
stakeholders, more reliance on design-build, more consideration for life cycle requirements,
increased performance based incentives
