Construction Quality Control Systems; A Comparative Analysis.

Abstract

Traditionally, construction quality control has been characterized by lack of planning, little management support, and an emphasis on inspection to detect construction errors. In the early 1970's, three quality control systems were developed which consider quality control during all phases of a construction project, and which emphasize the prevention of construction errors. The three systems are highway construction statistical quality control, nuclear power plant construction quality assurance, and U.S. Navy contractor quality control. A comparative analysis of these systems and building construction quality control, which represents the traditional approach, is provided. Each approach to quality control is analyzed according to its planning, procedures, and organization and management aspects. The comparative analysis provides an overview of construction quality control, and a set of management tools available to any owner contemplating a construction project. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA056334

Entities

People

  • Scott H. Shepard

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Engineers
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials Testing
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Quality Control
  • Sampling
  • Statistical Sampling
  • Test Methods

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  • Systems Analysis and Design