Quality Management in Design and Construction of the Building Envelope / Mario Tama.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tama, Mario, author.

Contributor:

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM International.

Series:

Journal of ASTM International. Manual Series ; MNL11565M.

ASTM manual series ; MNL11565M

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dampness in buildings--Prevention.

Dampness in buildings.

Waterproofing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (74 pages) : illustrations, figures, tables.

Volume 2009, Issue 18 (January 2009)

Other Title:

ASTM digital library.

Place of Publication:

West Conshohocken, Pa. : ASTM International, 2009.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file PDF

Summary:

THIS CHAPTER ADDRESSES CONTROL OF QUALITY in design and construction in the context of industry moisture control problems, building design requirements, and building owners' needs. The chapter is broken into ten sections covering the following topics: 1. IntroductionThe Building Industry and Quality Challenges 2. Contracting for Building Design and Construction 3. Quality in Building Design and Construction 4. Managing Quality in Building Design 5. Specifying Quality Control in the Construction Contract Documents 6. The Construction Project TeamA Quality Approach 7. Communications Through Construction Project Meetings 8. Understanding Plans and Programs for Construction Quality Control 9. Developing a Quality Control Plan and Program for a Construction Project 10. Documentation Management for Construction Projects 11. Quality Management and Building Envelope Commissioning In Sections 1 and 2, the composition and business practices of the building design and construction industry are reviewed. Section 3 includes a brief introduction to quality management of design and construction. The meaning of quality is discussed, as is the difference between quality control and quality assurance. The importance of proactive control processes vice reactive inspection processes is emphasized. Section 4 reviews the steps that go into developing an effective building designa complete and unambiguous set of construction drawings and specifications. Peer reviews and quality reviews are emphasized. Section 5 addresses how owners can develop the scope of a contractor-managed quality control program in the building construction contract. Section 6 discusses the importance of effective collaboration between the building project participantsowner, designer, and construction contractor. Sections 710 provide detail on how contractors can effectively establish and manage project quality control programs, including organizational structure, quality control processes, and quality documentation. Section 11 expands the discussion to summarize the enhanced quality assurance process of building envelope commissioning.

Notes:

"ASTM Stock Number: MNL11565M".

Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic reproduction. W. Conshohocken, Pa. : ASTM International, 2009. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.

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ISBN:

9780803184008 (e-ISBN)

9780803170049

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