BUILDING CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL — GAP ANALYSIS
Common challenges faced with building construction site, specific to facade works are presented here. Tips for a better site quality management
Approved design and drawings
Site team not aware or do not have copy of approved drawings, checking is not possible in the absence of what is approved
Quite common that façade contractor do not prepare design or details for non- typical cases. Which means works executed without any drawings. After executed, they will send drawings for approval, which may be compromised details.
How to Fix
Implement tracking system for design approvals, status reports etc,. Ask contractor to follow a register or systems
Material supply at Site
Check for design compliances, Check materials for source and authenticated / approved
checking of delivered items following as per dimensions, tolerances, quality etc
How to fix
- Dedicated QAQC person
- Use check list methods
- Implement sticker system
RCC and Other Trades Interfaces works
Check RCC system tolerances, Quality of works in relation with Other trade works. This is a big void in the construction industry. Site team must check RCC tolerance during progress, will avoid additional time and costs for other trades. Like. In some cases, details are compromised due to poor building tolerances.
