In response to an erosion of public confidence following several high-profile issues with apartment buildings in New South Wales, the construction industry is increasing its collaboration with regulators, property owners, and building occupiers to ensure … about Building Reforms 2021: The Quality Conversation
Quality Management
Be Better Prepared for Mandatory Compliance Inspections
Compliance inspections remain a challenge for the Australian construction industry, both in terms of delivery and compliance certification. Defect rates remain stubbornly high, and questions have been raised around the independence and expertise of building … about Be Better Prepared for Mandatory Compliance Inspections
Overcoming the Big 3 Excuses for Bad Quality
All construction projects have quality expectations, and there is no shortage of blame to go around when quality suffers. Here are three top excuses and how to deal with them so that poor quality becomes … about Overcoming the Big 3 Excuses for Bad Quality
Why Training is the Key to Turning QA Policy into Onsite Practices
Training for workplace safety on Australian construction sites has led to measurable improvements in the rate of injuries and fatalities. As the industry strives to address the issue of construction quality failures, there is a … about Why Training is the Key to Turning QA Policy into Onsite Practices
Five Ways to Get More Value From Project QA
More than half of all construction companies recently surveyed by ACA Research find analysing and reporting on quality assurance across their business challenging. Here are five ways experts suggest a substantial investment in project QA … about Five Ways to Get More Value From Project QA
Overcoming Barriers to Establishing Quality Assurance Protocols
Achieving quality outcomes in projects is one of the Australian construction industry’s most significant challenges. One way to accomplish this is by taking a holistic approach, with the right protocols and practices in place before … about Overcoming Barriers to Establishing Quality Assurance Protocols
Six Reasons to Be Proactive about Quality
There is an old saying in management circles—you are only as good as your last job. That is especially true in the construction industry, where there’s more to quality than just complying with construction code … about Six Reasons to Be Proactive about Quality
Why Improving Documentation is Crucial For Delivering Quality in Construction
Improving documentation in the construction industry is crucial for improving compliance and quality. Digital technologies are one of the tools that have been identified as an asset in addressing the underlying causes and delivering benefits … about Why Improving Documentation is Crucial For Delivering Quality in Construction
Why Do So Many Construction Projects Struggle With Quality?
Building regulators, owners and contractors have been grappling with persistent issues around quality in construction. We asked industry experts what is going wrong, and how builders and trades can start to raise the bar.
Get on the Fast Track to Better Quality Control
You have a lot of influence over design decisions that affect quality when you work on a design-build or other collaborative delivery project. Suggesting proven materials reduces quality concerns considerably. You might also influence quality … about Get on the Fast Track to Better Quality Control
