Creating a strong construction technology stack for integrated business intelligence (BI) within an owner-type organization through a Systems Thinking approach. This method guarantees a closed-loop value stream to support safe, quality-focused construction projects. Below is a tech stack that includes a list of popular tools, enhanced with additional applications, and structured to promote feedback and ongoing improvement. 1. […]
Tag Archives: CQM Construction Quality Team
CQM POD Meetings
CQM POD Meeting or Plan of the Day, Tailgate, Huddle, or Scrum’s Daily Stand-up meetings are the most critical and essential CQM meetings of all coordination meetings. As mentioned in the previous post about CQM Meetings Construction Projects are all about planning, coordination, and control. As recommended in the USACE CQM-C manual, there should be […]
Best Practices in CQM
CQM Methodology encourages continuous improvement, research, and development to find Best Practices available to the Construction Industry and advocates to promote collaborative knowledge sharing. With the advancement in Data Information Technology, new knowledge and innovative solutions are created, published, and distributed in minutes. Through the CQM Community recommendations, these new innovative solutions are tested and […]
PMI in CQM for Construction Quality
Project Management Institute PMI plays a great role in forming the CQM Methodology and Framework. In fact, CQM Community started with a Breakfast Panel in November 19th, 2019 with participants from the Project Management Institute Great Lakes Chapter Construction Community in Detroit, Michigan. Similarly, Project Management Institute was developed by Construction Project Managers gathered for […]
TQM in CQM for Construction Quality
Total Quality Management or TQM is one of the sets of tools and techniques used in CQM Methodology for Construction Quality as one of many Best Practices integrated into the CQM Framework for the most innovative and LEAN method of Apply CQM for every organization and Construction Project. In 1984, the US Navy asked quality […]
Apply CQM
Apply CQM in the CQM Framework is different from QMS in a Traditional Construction Project because it has Quality Integrated in all phases from the beginning to the end. As mentioned CQM Phases are divided into three phases for ease of CQM Implementation and better Integration of Quality in an Integrated Project Delivery approach into […]
What are the CQM Phases?
Understanding the CQM Phases will help to comprehend the need for a Quality Management Mindset in different phases of a Construction Project. Depending on a role of a Construction Project Stakeholder, whether it is Business Manager, Developer, Regulator, Legal Console, Architect, LEED Expert, General Contractor, Subcontractor, Inspector, Supplier, Project Manager, BIM Modeler, Scheduler, Quality Manager, […]
How many CQM Documentations are there?
CQM Documentations required as part of the CQM Framework to ensure an integrated quality management system are based on workflow and information knowledge management requirements. The number of these Documentations might seem overwhelming and a waste of time for top Quality Managers and Quality Directors. However, the CQM Methodology is a robust system where components […]
How many CQM Meetings are there?
CQM Meetings structured as part of the CQM Framework recommends various meetings at different stages and levels to ensure an integrated quality management system. The number of these meetings might seem overwhelming and a waste of time for top Quality Managers and Quality Directors. However, the CQM Methodology is a robust system where components are […]
What are the CQM Components?
Understanding the CQM Components will help in comprehending the CQM Framework and how to Apply CQM for any Construction Quality Program. As part of the CQM Training, it is understood that all meetings and documentations collected on a Construction Project are to ensure quality performance in Construction Activities, Project Management, and finally the Business Administration […]