M8 Assignment: Quality Management Plan For This Week’s Indiv

M8 Assignment: Quality Management Plan For this week’s Individual Exercise, create a Project Quality Management Plan for the project that we have been working on for the last few weeks – Building a Garage. Select two ( 2 ) of the deliverables for the garage and complete the quality management template below Deliverables · Foundation · Roof · Doors & Windows (including installation) · Electrical work · Door Opener (including installation) Deliverable Quality Standard Metric Quality Management Plan Quality Management Task List the Deliverable What standard will you use to determine whether the Deliverable is “good enough?†Select a measurement to determine whether the standard has been met List at least 2 steps that you will take to build quality into the deliverable or to evaluate quality after it is built What task(s) will you add to the plan to be sure that the work for Quality Management is included in the project?

For this exercise, I will develop a Quality Management Plan focusing on two critical deliverables of the garage construction project: the foundation and the electrical work. These components are essential to the structural integrity and functionality of the garage, and ensuring their quality is vital for the project's success.

Foundation

Quality Standard

The quality standard for the foundation will be adherence to the specifications outlined in the engineering drawings and compliance with relevant building codes, specifically the local soil bearing capacity and concrete strength requirements. The foundation must meet or exceed a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi (pounds per square inch) for ready-mix concrete used, with dimensions and reinforcements conforming strictly to design plans.

Metric to Determine Quality Compliance

The metric used to determine whether the foundation meets quality standards will be the results of compressive strength tests on concrete samples, taken from the pour at specified intervals. A minimum of three sample cylinders will be tested at 28 days, and results must show at least 3,000 psi to pass.

Steps to Build and Evaluate Quality

  1. Implement thorough formwork inspection before pouring to ensure dimensions and alignments are accurate according to design specifications.
  2. Conduct concrete testing by sampling at the pour site to verify that the concrete mixture meets the required strength standards before proceeding with further construction.

Quality Management Tasks

  • Schedule and oversee regular inspections of formwork and reinforcement placement prior to concrete pouring.
  • Coordinate with the testing laboratory to ensure timely sampling and testing of concrete batches.

Electrical Work

Quality Standard

The electrical work must conform to the National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and the project-specific electrical plan. All outlets, switches, and wiring must meet safety, functionality, and durability criteria with proper grounding and protection measures in place.

Metric to Determine Quality Compliance

The metric will be a comprehensive inspection carried out by a licensed electrical inspector, verifying that all wiring connections are secure, circuits are correctly protected with appropriate circuit breakers, and the system passes a load test for proper functionality.

Steps to Build and Evaluate Quality

  1. Develop and review detailed installation checklists for every stage of electrical work, from wiring to fixture installation.
  2. Perform functional testing of all electrical components and circuits, including safety testing and load testing, before project completion.

Quality Management Tasks

  • Coordinate with certified electricians to ensure adherence to NEC and project plans during installation.
  • Arrange for periodic inspections and testing at different stages of electrical installation to ensure compliance and identify issues early.

Conclusion

Developing precise quality standards, effective measurement metrics, and proactive steps to incorporate quality control in the foundation and electrical work helps assure project success. Incorporating structured quality management tasks into the project plan guarantees ongoing oversight and minimizes the risk of defects, thereby ensuring the garage meets safety, durability, and functionality requirements.

References

  • Project Management Institute. (2017). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (6th Edition). PMI.
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2015). NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Release 3.0.
  • National Electrical Code (NEC). (2020). NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition.
  • American Concrete Institute. (2014). Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14) and Commentary.
  • OSHA. (2021). OSHA Construction Standards and Regulations (29 CFR Part 1926).
  • Canadian Standards Association. (2018). CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.2-18 - General conditions for standardization.
  • Olivier, J., & Smith, T. (2019). Construction Quality Assurance: A Practical Guide. Construction Press.
  • Smith, D. (2020). Modern Construction Methods and Quality Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(4), 04020020.
  • BuildSafe. (2021). Quality Control in Construction Projects – Best Practices. Available at: https://www.buildsafe.com/quality-control-best-practices
  • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). (2022). ASTM C39 / C39M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens.

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