For a proper Construction Quality Management, changes must be tracked by a Request for Information Process. No change will be applied to the Contract Design and Construction Documents unless it passes through the RFI Process. Only upon the Architect of Record’s approval will changes be applied and approved for implementation. The source of these RFIs […]
Tag Archives: Implementation Construction Quality Management
Business Success & CQM Sustainability
A key to successful CQM Implementation is proper Business Management with Quality Excellence Mindset for Business Success and CQM Sustainability. Without the proper Top Management Support and Strategic Alignment, the CQM Implementation will face hardship or failure at lower levels. Therefore, an initial step of proper training and coaching starts with the top management’s commitment […]
CQM Root Causes
CQM Root Causes section is an effort to define Quality in Construction from CQM Methodology perspective and determine the Good vs Bad Quality Root Causes. Many consider Quality Control Inspection as the only task a Quality Manager is to perform and when the test results and inspection reports are not to their liking, they blame […]
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 […]
Procore PMIS for CQM
Use of a Project Management Information System such as Procore PMIS for CQM Implementation as a tool is the key to successful documentation and proper workflow automation. There is a variety of selection for PMIS systems available in the market for the Construction Industry, however, Procore is selected due to its ease of use, quick […]
CQM Philosophy
The CQM Philosophy is based on an Integrated Total Quality Management Mindset for Construction Related Organizations with a particular focus on improving their Construction Project Management for better Project Output and Business Outcomes. The CQM Philosophy is to share knowledge and collaborate on best practices to improve the Construction Industry as a Construction Community with […]
Apply CQM Flow Chart
The Apply CQM process changes depending on the Construction Project Structure and Contract Type. CQM Methodology recommends the assignment of a CQM Manager in the early phases of the Construction Project Management, however, depending on the Size of the project and assigned CQM Assets of an organization, the activities of this process may be distributed […]
CQM Quality Preparatory
The CQM Quality Preparatory in CQM Methodology is a process rather than just a meeting. The Quality Preparatory Meeting is part of the process after the information is collected and CQM Manager‘s review and understanding are confirmed with all the Construction Project stakeholders. In this section, a practical step by step instruction to perform the […]
BIM in CQM Flow Chart
As mentioned, the importance of BIM in CQM for an integrated project delivery is undeniable. In this section, a more practical means and method of utilizing BIM in the Construction Project is explained. It must be understood that the CQM Manager is not responsible for the BIM Modeling or Coordination of these meetings, but he […]