Quality assurance of buildings in the United Kingdom
Language: English Series: Building Research and Practice ; 18(1) 1990, 61-64(4)Publication details: 1990Subject(s): Summary: The authors identify some early quality schemes developed for the improvement of the management of construction design and site work . Identifies factors they consider are important in obtaining quality, and each one is examined and related to the principles of quality systems . Specific attention is paid to the characteristics of the customer or client, procurement methods, checking the design, selection of contractors and subcontractors, co-ordination, control and maintenance.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS42782 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 38803-1001 |
The authors identify some early quality schemes developed for the improvement of the management of construction design and site work . Identifies factors they consider are important in obtaining quality, and each one is examined and related to the principles of quality systems . Specific attention is paid to the characteristics of the customer or client, procurement methods, checking the design, selection of contractors and subcontractors, co-ordination, control and maintenance.