The management of quality is one of the foundations of the construction project delivery process and one of the characteristics for successful projects.

A project cannot be deemed “successfully delivered” if it falls short of the required quality criteria.

The following three qualities are necessary for a construction project to be delivered successfully:

• timely
• cost-effective
• high-quality

This article discusses the three characteristics of successful projects as well as the significance of high-quality maintenance in the building sector.

The ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems govern the upkeep of quality in the building business (although this standard is not limited to the construction industry alone).

The widely recognized quality management system is ISO 9001.Only the ISO 9001 standard in the family can be certified, and it outlines the requirements for a quality management system (although this is not a requirement).

According to the ISO standard, the specifications provided by each building industry professional aid in determining the required standard for the supplies, tools, and labor needed for each stage of the building process.

The quality standards for construction procedures, materials, and equipment are frequently stated in the project requirements document. It typically outlines the project’s quality requirements and, by reference, is incorporated into the contract between the project owner and the contractor.

The requirements typically cite a standard, such as one from ASTM, ANSI, ACI, or AWS, etc.

The creation of standards necessitates the requirement to guarantee their observance. The Quality Control Officer is responsible for making sure certain established standards and requirements are followed.

Regular site inspections and adherence to the Quality Control/Assurance Plan are frequently effective ways to achieve these.

While the quality assurance component outlines the procedures the contractors will take to achieve it, the quality control plan outlines how the contractor expects to manage the quality requirements of the project as outlined by the specifications. To address the demand for site supervision, it is important to make sure quality standards are followed.