Total quality management in construction - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 10:35, 29 October 2020

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	A major limitation of TQM is the time and resources required to establish the correct environment and organisational culture.		A major limitation of TQM is the time and resources required to establish the correct environment and organisational culture.
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Designing Buildings at 09:35, 28 September 2020

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	* Value management.		* Value management.

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Designing Buildings at 11:10, 20 July 2020

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80.233.47.104 at 17:11, 21 December 2019

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−	Total quality management (TQM) is a theory of management the purpose of which is to improve an ~~organization’s~~ ability to deliver quality to its customers on a continuously improving basis.	+	Total quality management (TQM) is a theory of management the purpose of which is to improve an organisation’s ability to deliver quality to its customers on a continuously improving basis.

	There are several differences between TQM and a traditional management system. TQM is a process-oriented as opposed to a result-oriented approach, and prioritises quality, flexibility and services rather than cost and technical efficiency. TQM involves a more horizontal organisational structure rather than the traditional vertical management structure. TQM presumes that profits follow quality and not vice versa.		There are several differences between TQM and a traditional management system. TQM is a process-oriented as opposed to a result-oriented approach, and prioritises quality, flexibility and services rather than cost and technical efficiency. TQM involves a more horizontal organisational structure rather than the traditional vertical management structure. TQM presumes that profits follow quality and not vice versa.

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−	Total quality management (TQM) is a theory of management the purpose of which is to improve an ~~organisation’s~~ ability to deliver quality to its customers on a continuously improving basis.	+	Total quality management (TQM) is a theory of management the purpose of which is to improve an organization’s ability to deliver quality to its customers on a continuously improving basis.

	There are several differences between TQM and a traditional management system. TQM is a process-oriented as opposed to a result-oriented approach, and prioritises quality, flexibility and services rather than cost and technical efficiency. TQM involves a more horizontal organisational structure rather than the traditional vertical management structure. TQM presumes that profits follow quality and not vice versa.		There are several differences between TQM and a traditional management system. TQM is a process-oriented as opposed to a result-oriented approach, and prioritises quality, flexibility and services rather than cost and technical efficiency. TQM involves a more horizontal organisational structure rather than the traditional vertical management structure. TQM presumes that profits follow quality and not vice versa.

Designing Buildings at 11:30, 24 January 2019

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	A major limitation of TQM is the time and resources required to establish the correct environment and organisational culture.		A major limitation of TQM is the time and resources required to establish the correct environment and organisational culture.

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	* Commercial management.		* Commercial management.
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	* Quality control.		* Quality control.
	* Quality in construction projects.		* Quality in construction projects.
		+	* Quality manuals and quality plans.
	* Ten principles for procuring better outcomes.		* Ten principles for procuring better outcomes.
−	* Value added.
	* Value management.		* Value management.

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Designing Buildings at 11:53, 17 December 2018

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	* Commercial management.		* Commercial management.
	* Construction management: outline work plan.		* Construction management: outline work plan.
		+	* ‎Improving quality in the built environment.
	* Leadership styles.		* Leadership styles.
	* Lean construction.		* Lean construction.

Editor at 16:38, 27 June 2018

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	* Pareto analysis.		* Pareto analysis.
	* Performance management plan.		* Performance management plan.
		+	* Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA).
	* Project quality plan PQP.		* Project quality plan PQP.
	* Quality control.		* Quality control.

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	* The customer is the ultimate user, and wants a quality product at a reasonable price.		* The customer is the ultimate user, and wants a quality product at a reasonable price.
−	* Feedback from customers should be ~~analyzed~~ and implemented where necessary.	+	* Feedback from customers should be analysed and implemented where necessary.
	* Top management should lead well with vision and commitment.		* Top management should lead well with vision and commitment.
	* Employees should be encouraged and rewarded for good performance.		* Employees should be encouraged and rewarded for good performance.
	* Training should be provided regularly to upgrade the skills of employees.		* Training should be provided regularly to upgrade the skills of employees.
−	* Conflicts should be avoided, and teams should work in unison ~~towards~~ a common goal.	+	* Conflicts should be avoided, and teams should work in unison toward a common goal.

	The basic steps in implementation of TQM are as follows:		The basic steps in implementation of TQM are as follows:
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	* The client should give a commitment regarding quality.		* The client should give a commitment regarding quality.
	* A project quality assurance plan should be prepared for all work levels.		* A project quality assurance plan should be prepared for all work levels.
−	* A process approach should be developed ~~towards~~ TQM.	+	* A process approach should be developed toward TQM.
	* Employees should be made aware of, and educated about TQM.		* Employees should be made aware of, and educated about TQM.
	* Employee involvement should be promoted and encouraged.		* Employee involvement should be promoted and encouraged.

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	* The customer is the ultimate user, and wants a quality product at a reasonable price.		* The customer is the ultimate user, and wants a quality product at a reasonable price.
−	* Feedback from customers should be ~~analysed~~ and implemented where necessary.	+	* Feedback from customers should be analyzed and implemented where necessary.
	* Top management should lead well with vision and commitment.		* Top management should lead well with vision and commitment.
	* Employees should be encouraged and rewarded for good performance.		* Employees should be encouraged and rewarded for good performance.
	* Training should be provided regularly to upgrade the skills of employees.		* Training should be provided regularly to upgrade the skills of employees.
−	* Conflicts should be avoided, and teams should work in unison ~~toward~~ a common goal.	+	* Conflicts should be avoided, and teams should work in unison towards a common goal.

	The basic steps in implementation of TQM are as follows:		The basic steps in implementation of TQM are as follows:
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	* The client should give a commitment regarding quality.		* The client should give a commitment regarding quality.
	* A project quality assurance plan should be prepared for all work levels.		* A project quality assurance plan should be prepared for all work levels.
−	* A process approach should be developed ~~toward~~ TQM.	+	* A process approach should be developed towards TQM.
	* Employees should be made aware of, and educated about TQM.		* Employees should be made aware of, and educated about TQM.
	* Employee involvement should be promoted and encouraged.		* Employee involvement should be promoted and encouraged.