It’s a fact that quality help can be hard to come by. It is impossible to have quality construction without good people.
The right employee is more important than just having specialists. The supervisor of the job site must be aware of the project’s expectations and ensure that the correct talent is assigned.
They must know how to do the job. The supervisor must be able to instruct subcontractors and staff on company expectations and methods. If the supervisor does not have the necessary knowledge, on-the-job learning cannot take place. To create a superior product, you must invest in the professional development of your employees.
Encourage employees with special skills and interests to develop them further. Employers can further develop these skills by attending industry seminars and training from manufacturers. You cannot produce quality projects without good people.
Communication
Effective communication and quality control are essential. It is important to develop a way for all project participants to communicate the following: expectations, project details, progress, scheduling, safety and compliance on site, policies, and procedures. Lack of communication can lead to costly changes in corrective measures.
Incorporate Quality Controls with Your Team
To ensure that quality control is always at the forefront of all minds, it should be discussed in each team meeting.
Communication should be done on a regular basis via a digital tool that records messages, tasks and assignment. These platforms for construction messaging ensure there are no misinterpretations, and that collaboration is efficient and smooth.
These platforms standardize communication channels, document decisions and approvals and ensure follow-through.
Planning & Documentation
A lack of planning will almost always result in poor quality, delays and defects. It can also lead to cost overruns. These will have an impact on the bottom line of a contract with a fixed price. US construction companies spend billions each year on inadequate project documentation.
I could go on and on about the importance detailed plans, sections drawings, written specifications MEP schematics, material lists, etc.
Failing To Plan = Planning To Fail
Slow responses to requests for information (RFI’s) and change orders are among the leading causes of mistakes and losses. While approvals and clarifications are being received, work often has to be stopped or efforts must be shifted. Sometimes work is done without clarification or approval, and this may not be the best decision.
Even the simplest projects will deviate from their original plans or intentions. Delays in RFI or change order responses can lead to scheduling delays, poor quality or remediation.
The success of any construction program depends on the implementation of a document-management program.
1. The central document database should be searchable by word. It should be able to identify every document that contains a particular word or phrase.
2. All stakeholders should have access to a hierarchical structure.
3. Archive all project documents (proposals and plans, revisions and RFIs, change orders, shop drawing, punch lists etc.). ).
4. The archive should be accessible throughout the entire project.
A digital archive for document management will lead to better quality control, faster communication, less miscommunications, and an improved project quality.
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