Overview
Concise and easy to read, this reference presents key information on how to approach quality assurance for construction projects. Containing quick reference tables and a wealth of figures, the book presents valuable quality related data and guidelines. It provides coverage that spans from the inception of a project through issuance of a completion certificate. Go the extra distance and become the consummate professional: Learn about different types of contract deliverable systems Explore important points to be considered while developing detail design and shop drawing Plan for major activities during construction process Create design review checklists Anticipate costs involved with quality Understand reasons why an executed work may be rejected Develop ways to assess your quality efforts In addition to covering standard procedures and concepts, the author introduces and discusses a wide range of-the-state-of-the-art-tools and approaches that professionals can use to develop an Integrated Quality Management System most suitable for their specific project. These include Six Sigma, TRIZ, and Total Quality Management, as well ISO 9000, ISO 14000 Environmental Management System, and OHSAS 18000 This information will also prove valuable for cutting-edge instructors who wish to provide engineering/management students with in-depth knowledge about current practices and familiarize them with the vernacular used in discussing quality assurance practices within the construction industry.
Full Product Details
Author: Abdul Razzak Rumane (Advisor and Director, Construction Management, Sijjeel Co. W.L.L., Kuwait)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Volume: v. 20
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.794kg
ISBN: 9781439838716
ISBN 10: 1439838712
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 10 November 2010
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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General
Replaced By: 9781498781671
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Author Information
Abdul Razzak Rumane is a certified consultant engineer in electrical engineering. He received his Ph.D. form Kennedy Western University, USA in 2005. His professional career exceeds 37 years, covering 10 years in the manufacturing industries and 25 in construction projects. He is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and has Honorary Fellowship of Chartered Management Association (Hong Kong). He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering by the Yorker International University.
