Accession Number:

ADA056334

Title:

Construction Quality Control Systems; A Comparative Analysis.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK DEPT OF ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Shepard,Scott H.

Report Date:

1977-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

138.0

Abstract:

Traditionally, construction quality control has been characterized by lack of planning, little management support, and an emphasis on inspection to detect construction errors. In the early 1970s, three quality control systems were developed which consider quality control during all phases of a construction project, and which emphasize the prevention of construction errors. The three systems are highway construction statistical quality control, nuclear power plant construction quality assurance, and U.S. Navy contractor quality control. A comparative analysis of these systems and building construction quality control, which represents the traditional approach, is provided. Each approach to quality control is analyzed according to its planning, procedures, and organization and management aspects. The comparative analysis provides an overview of construction quality control, and a set of management tools available to any owner contemplating a construction project. Author

Descriptors:

• *CONTROL SYSTEMS
• *CONSTRUCTION
• *QUALITY CONTROL
• *QUALITY ASSURANCE
• MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• COMPARISON

Subject Categories:

• Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE