
Construction Inspection Handbook
Total Quality Management
James J. O'Brien(Author)
Springer (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 9. October 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
IX, 663 pages
978-1-4613-7757-3 (ISBN)
Description
Since the publication of the third edition in 1989, changes in quality control/assurance have affected the construction industry. This new fourth edition includes revised and new material relating to Section A, specifically Total Quality Management, ISO 9000, and quality control. The Codes and Standards Section, Contract Documents, and Legal Documents Sections have also been extensively updated.
Construction Inspection Handbook
systematically reinstates the importance of quality by providing you with a comprehensive quality assurance plan. At the same time, this ensures that your construction projects meet contract specifications, comply with Construction Specification Institute standards, and conform with safety requirements and legal codes.
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Edition
Fourth Edition 1997
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
Illustrations
IX, 663 p.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 37 mm
Weight
1007 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4613-7757-3 (9781461377573)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4615-6017-3
Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions

Book
08/1997
4th Edition
Chapman and Hall
€320.99
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Content
A. Quality Assurance.- A-1 The Need for QA/QC.- A-2 Quality Assurance Plans.- A-3 Codes and Standards.- A-4 Contract Documents.- A-5 Legal Aspects.- A-6 Quality Trend Setters.- A-7 ISO 9770.- A-8 Partnering.- A-9 Total Quality Management.- B. Quality Control.- B-1 Quality Control Inspection Team.- B-2 QC Field Testing.- B-3 Field Administration.- C. Project Characteristics.- 2 Site Construction.- 3 Concrete.- 4 Masonry.- 5 Metals.- 6 Wood and Plastics.- 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection.- 8 Doors and Windows.- 9 Finishes.- 10 Specialties.- 11 Equipment.- 12 Furnishings.- 13 Special Construction.- 14 Conveying Systems.- 15 Mechanical.- 16 Electrical.- Appendixes.- Appendix A Astm Standards.- Appendix B Organizations and Associations.- Appendix C Quality Assurance Plan.