Quality Management in Construction Projects, Second Edition

Description

The first edition published in 2010. The response was encouraging and many people appreciated a book that was dedicated to quality management in construction projects. Since it published, ISO 9000: 2008 has been revised and ISO 9000: 2015 has published. The new edition will focus on risk-based thinking which must be considered from the beginning and throughout the project life cycle. There are quality-related topics such as Customer Relationship, Supplier Management, Risk Management, Quality Audits, Tools for Construction Projects, and Quality Management that were not covered in the first edition. Furthermore, some figures and tables needed to be updated to make the book more comprehensive. Content: 1. Overview of Quality2. Quality Management System3. Construction Projects4. Quality in Construction Projects5. Operation and Maintenance6. Facility Management7. Assessment of QualityAppendix A: Design Review ChecklistsAppendix B: Major Activities during the Construction Processin Building Construction ProjectAppendix C: Content of Contractor's Quality Control Plan