Fortify your construction project by knowing the types of Construction Quality Inspections
While carrying out concrete works for your project, how do you find out the compatibility of admixtures with concrete or ascertain the acceptable limit of chlorides and sulphates in concrete?
During your project interior finishing works how do you know if the type and grade of the tiles or the sliding doors and windows sections confirm to the project specifications?
Understanding the types of Quality Inspections in construction is important for building a robust quality management system for your project. Inspections form an integral tool in this system that aids the quality control process. They encompass every aspect of the construction from materials, operations, services, heating and cooling, utilities, systems and devices and workmanship. The stages of construction dictate the type of inspections that will be carried out at the site.
Some General Types of Quality Inspections include –
· Concrete Works Inspection – Quality auditors ensure that cement grades, concrete mix, pouring technique, reinforcement and curing method adhere to standards.
· MEP Inspection – To verify installations and operation of important building services that enable the structure to function effectively.
· Material Inspection – Testing materials for its quality, performance and conformation to specifications.
· Workmanship Inspection – Thorough evaluation of procedures employed by workers from various construction trades while carrying out tasks like tile-laying, installing various fixtures, finishing processes etc.
· Waterproofing and roofing inspection – Inspections check for proper installation of roofing materials and waterproofing measures to prevent leakages and damage due to water.
Quality Inspections Based on Project Timelines
These inspections are important to understand timely planning of inspections that deliver on their objectives of correcting snags early on.
Pre-Construction Inspections
· Conducted before the building activity begins to assess site preparation and material quality to weed out snags early in the process.
· Help identify potential issues in aspects like fire compliances, accessibility of ducts, traffic and pedestrian circulation, waterproofing etc.
In-Progress Inspections
Conducted throughout the construction process, this type of inspection helps monitor supervision, workmanship, and compliance with project design and standards. In-progress quality inspections involve-
· Inspection of Materials
· Inspection of compliance with Project Plans and Standards
· Inspection of Supervision and Workmanship
Final Inspection
· Conducted after the construction has concluded to assess the condition of the end product through visual inspection and dimension checks.
· Inspection of functionality like operation of doors, windows, passenger lifts, fire sprinklers etc. forms an important aspect of final construction quality inspections.
While the quality management system consisting of pre, in-progress and post construction is defined by developers and contractors for specific projects, quality inspections by either of them can be biased. In such cases impartial quality evaluations by CQRA, a third party inspection agency can help identify potential issues in the construction processes, reducing the risk of costly rework or project delays at an advanced stage.
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