Quality Control Inspections for Buildings

Zero/Six’s QC inspections successfully identify construction deficiencies well in time, before they turn into potential complaints or warranty call-outs

Quality Control Inspections (QCI) for Buildings include a set of procedures and processes that are performed on project sites to:

assess the quality of construction of building exterior wall systems, assemblies and components
identify problem areas that need repairs or restoration
monitor and maintain building performance as per pre-determined quality standards

Z6’s Quality Control Inspections for Buildings

Requirement of Basic Documents

For smooth functioning of a construction project, a detailed framework of internal processes and quality procedures needs to be developed, deployed and monitored regularly to undertake quality control measures.

A typical QC program for a construction project will involve:

Control of Documents
Control of Records
Internal Audits
Control of non-conforming components as specified in Non-Conformance Report (NCRs). An NCRs is a report that outlines:
- What went wrong (nonconformity)
- Why it went wrong (root cause)
- What can be done to fix the problem (corrective action)
Preventive Actions (to avoid non-conformity)

Requirement of Additional Documents

Setting up of Quality Control Systems is considered highly complex for large infrastructure construction projects like commercial buildings, hotels, resorts, bridges, airports, marine projects, highways, dams, tunneling, etc. Additionally, implementing and monitoring adherence to the set quality procedures is even more cumbersome. Some of the most common procedures and processes additionally required for Quality Control Inspections for buildings are as follows:

- Procurement and Logistics Procedure
- Codification of Documents and Drawings
- Design Procedure
- Subcontracting Procedure
- Temporary Works Procedure
- Management of Plant & Equipment (including maintenance plans and inspection schedules)
- Handover: As-Built and Completion Procedure
- Inspection and Quality Control Procedure
- Surveying and Setting out Procedure
- Material Approvals
- Reporting Procedure
- Cost Control Procedure
- Administration & Correspondence
- Calibration Procedure
- Assessing client satisfaction
- Request for Information (RFI) Procedure
- Design Field Change Procedure (for changing parts of the design on site due to several restrictions)
- Training Procedure

Key Highlights of Z6 QC Inspections

It is recommended to keep your system for Quality Control Inspections for buildings simple for easy implementation. Our expertise helps determine strategic goals and implementation plans that maximize the value within budget limitations, schedule conflicts, environmental concerns, and other factors that occur during the creation and maintenance of facilities.

Following are key highlights of our QCI services:

Assess and identify multiple quality points and integrate seamlessly into overall QC program
Streamline scheduling, inspection, and reporting processes
Help your staff meet the Construction Performance Guidelines
Auto-generate detailed reports of findings including trends in findings
Access findings and reports 24/7 at your fingertips through Client Portal
Minimize warranty repair costs and complaints
Enhance overall customer satisfaction

Contact Us today to get a quote for our Quality Control Inspection for Buildings Services. Call us on: 409.740.0090 or visit our website: www.z6consulting.com

Bill is the managing and founding partner of W.H. Coltzer International (WHCI), Zero/Six Consulting, LLC (an architecture and exterior building envelope consulting firm), Z6 Commissioning, LLC (a performance testing firm), and Coltzer Company, LLC (construction company). As the son of a general contractor, Bill grew up participating in the family construction business and after graduating from Texas A&M in 1984, became a licensed Architect in 1993. Since the creation of Zero/Six Consulting, LLC in 2003, Bill has participated in the remediation, design, and testing of numerous facilities across the Nation ranging in values of a few million dollars to over a few hundred million. The combination of construction knowledge, architectural training, and real-world experience gives Bill a unique perspective in the dispute resolution process.

Jeff is the Director of Engineering of Zero/Six Consulting, LLC (an architecture and exterior building envelope consulting firm). After graduating from The University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Jeff has used his expertise in the field with roofing, waterproofing, and fenestration inspections, as well as in the office with computer-aided drafting, modeling, and engineering analysis. He has been deeply involved in the testing aspects of building envelope commissioning serving as the Quality Control Manager to ensure the Z6 ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory and team are strictly following international test standards to accurately, objectively, and impartially report on the integrity of building materials and products to certify that the installed systems interface as intended. Jeff has been Appointed Qualified Inspector by The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).