Module1 W2 SESSION2

Quality
Control in Civil Works 2021‐04‐09
Module 1
Unit. II. Quality Dimensions
Agenda
• Review
• Historical Evolution of Quality
• Quality Process
• Quality in the project Life Cycle
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Class Notes 1
Quality Control in Civil Works 2021‐04‐09
Identify the main
Review concepts of
participants of a
technical
Construction
specifications.
project.
Learning Define and discuss
the relevant
Discuss the
dimensions of
Objectives concepts of Quality
Control.
quality.
Identify the role of
the Civil Engineer
within the Quality
Management.
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1‐Review
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• Quality in the construction of civil works is

defined as customer satisfaction with the
result or service provided by a certain
product/service.
• In construction, expectations are based on
Quality technical documents (tender documents)
such as construction plans, designs,
Control in specifications, contract.
Civil Works • In manufacturing “Control” means
“systematic planning, coordinating, and
directing of all manufacturing activities and
influences to ensure having goods made on
time, of adequate quality, and at reasonable
cost.” (Merriam‐Webster, 2021)
QC of Project: Planning,
drawings, calculations.
Quality
Control Phases QC of Materials
QC of Construction Methods
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Prof. Milagros Pinto N.
 Exterior urbanization,  Paintings.
earthworks, landfills.  Lifting devices.
 Slabs and pavements.
 Electrical regulation (low,
Elements that  Foundations. medium and high voltage).
 Concrete and steel  Heating, air conditioning
undergo QC in elements. and hot water.
construction  Metallic structures.  Sanitary systemPhotovoltaic
and thermosolar
 Wooden structures.
projects plates.Indoor water supply
 Blocks or other elements for facilities.
enclosures and partitions
(Alternative Systems)  Oil installations for own use.
 Coating materials and  Refrigeration plants and

mortars. facilities.
 Fire protection.
 Waterproofing and thermal
insulation materials.  ETC.
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Responsibilities of Civil Engineer – Panama
Design – Build – Inspect ‐ Consultant
Roads, Buildings, Dams, Tunnels,
Bridges, Ports, Airports, Railways,
Water
Sewers, Aqueducts, treatment and Etc.
plants
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Class Notes 4
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Responsibilities of Civil Engineer ‐ Consultant
• In the role of consultant, Civil Engineer faces a series of responsibilities, inherent to
the study and design of a project.
• These responsibilities are:
• Search, investigate and analyze the location and characteristics of the site and also
verify its feasibility for construction purposes.
• Organize, direct and develop the detailed engineering design, according to the
clients' requirements.
• Assess the potential risks and challenges of the project.
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Responsibilities of Civil Engineer
Prime Contractor
• The Contractor is in charge of directing the execution of the project, in accordance with the plans and
technical specifications.
• In addition, She/He must ensure the quality and the best use of materials, equipment, tools and human
resources within the work.
• The responsibilities are:
• Coordinate and execute all the necessary activities before construction (cleaning, declaration of
permits, temporary installations, etc.).
• Manage and monitor the financial and legal information of the project.
• Know and enforce the requirements established in the work contract.
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Class Notes 5
Responsibilities of Civil Engineer
Prime Contractor
• Carry out control, billing and monitoring procedures for all project activities (recurring taxes,
contracted basic services, supply of materials, payroll, insurance, among others).
• Updating, monitoring, adaptation and compliance with the work schedule.
• Review and supervise As‐Built plans.
• Supervise and guarantee the quality of materials and equipment.
• Coordinate and interact constantly with subcontractors and department heads in the project
(periodic follow‐up and progress meetings)
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Evolution of
Quality
Review PDF document in Moodle
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Class Notes 6
5‐Step Construction Quality Control Process
1. Define and Share the Acceptance Criteria
– The definition of “done”.
Some of the standards that might be incorporated into the
acceptance criteria include:
• No visible defects
• Complies with minimum code standards
• Meets all manufacturers’ specifications
• Conforms to the customer’s contract specifications
• Specific organizational preferences
• Project‐specific quality standards
• Industry common practices
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2‐ Create an Inspection Plan
The inspection process allows you to determine
whether a specific task was completed to the
specifications.
It’s how you know you have met the acceptance
criteria that were defined in the first step.
The team needs to know what will be inspected,
when inspections will happen, and who is
responsible for doing them.
In some cases, this might be third‐party inspectors. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
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Class Notes 7
3‐ Use Checklists to Conduct
Inspections
• Quality inspection checklists can help you stay

organized and ensure that all critical items are
verified. However, not all checklists are equally
effective and they are not always properly used.
• One of the many benefits of using checklists is
that they can be shared with the team before the
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY project starts and prior to each work task to
communicate critical requirements.
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5‐Step of Construction Quality Control Process
4‐ Correct Deficiencies and Verify Acceptance
Criteria
• When deficiencies have been identified through the inspection
process, subs and crews must correct them. The process is to:
• Physically mark the issue or area to prevent coverup
• Take a picture to clearly identify the issue and show how it’s marked in
the field
• Correct the issue
• Document the correction
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Class Notes 8
5‐Step of Construction Quality Control Process
5. Prevent Future Deficiencies

• The final step closes the loop. Learn why the deficiency happened and
adjust the quality control process so it doesn’t happen again.
• Make sure the item is included in the acceptance criteria and
communicated to all parties.
• Add to your checklist system and include it in your inspection plan.
• Success is when you don’t see the issue again and you are that much closer
to achieving first time quality with zero defects.
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Q
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Remember L
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Class Notes 9
Example of WBS
Name of The
Project
Construction
Foundations Slab Column Beams Ceilings
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Discussion…
• In a hypothetical scenario, you are an inspector required to check the

reinforcement of a footing. According to the drawings, the
reinforcement is #5, but you realized that the footing has #7 bars. You
are in the middle of the inspection, and the mixer has just arrived at
the construction site. What would you do? Do you allow to pour the
concrete in the footing with #7 reinforcement?
• En un escenario hipotético, usted es un inspector que debe verificar el
refuerzo de una zapata. Según los dibujos, el refuerzo es el #5, pero se
dio cuenta de que la zapata tiene barras #7. Está en medio de la
inspección y “la tula” acaba de llegar al sitio de construcción. ¿Qué
harías? ¿Permite verter el concreto en la zapata con refuerzo #7?
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Class Notes 10
https://youtu.be/74JNl5n‐YdI
Case Study
After watching the following
video:
Indicate the failures in the
Quality Management system
(QA and QC)
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• Quality in the construction of civil works is

 Coating materials and  Refrigeration plants and

Roads, Buildings, Dams, Tunnels,

Bridges, Ports, Airports, Railways,

• Quality inspection checklists can help you stay

5. Prevent Future Deficiencies

Foundations Slab Column Beams Ceilings

• In a hypothetical scenario, you are an inspector required to check the

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