Quality Control on Federal Construction Projects (1987) / Chapter Skim
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Agencies had widely differing views on the best basic approach to use to control quality on construction projects. The Army and the Navy both rely on the contractor quality control approach; i.e., they require the contractor to assume responsibility for quality control.
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Thus, when seeking better quality, the place to start is with the preparation of plans and specifications and related documents. Various agencies did, however, discuss steps being taken specifically to improve quality control on their construction projects, including: more training for inspectors and resident engineers, the distribution of inspection guides to inspectors, and hiring private firms to provide quality control services when government personnel are unavailable.
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