Construction industry acronyms - Q
This article presents a list of construction industry acronyms beginning with 'Q'. For other letters go to the main alphabet list.
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QbD - Quality by Design
QC - Quality Control
QD - Quantum Dot.
QI - Quality Index
QMS - Quality Management System
QMT - Quality Management Toolkit
QUANGO - Quasi Autonomous Non-Governmental Organisation ( 'arms-length' bodies, to which the government has devolved power, such as the Forestry Commission and the British Council)
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