Guide to Construction Quality (Site Production and Assembly)
Guide to Construction Quality (Site Production and Assembly)
This guide provides a single point of information on construction Quality Management (QM) to establish best practice for site production and assembly.
The main focus of this guide is on how Quality Management is achieved during the site production process, including the requirements for ensuring quality is managed through the supply chain. A transformation and improvement challenge is needed to bring quality to the fore for the construction industry. Quality engineering should be an integral part of the construction industry. The focus is away from checking and remedying defects, and towards defect prevention.
Contents
- Putting Quality into Context
- Quality Management Systems – The Basics
- Quality Management – Principles of Good Practice
- The Quality Plan
- Drivers, Issues, Disruptors Enablers and Actions
- Quality Management Tools and Techniques
- Background Information and Research
- Relevant Standards by Work Section
- References and Bibliography
- Appendix One: Standards Related to Masonry
- Index
About the Authors
- Roger Flanagan is a Past President of CIOB and a Professor in the School of the Built Environment, University of Reading. Roger has combined industry and academic experience as a member of the Board of Directors of construction and consultancy companies in the UK and overseas, as well as previously being a member of the CIOB Construction Quality Commission.
- Carol Jewell is a construction sector technical author with experience of working on many projects for professional institutes, companies, and government bodies in the UK and overseas. She is co-author with Roger Flanagan of the Code of Quality Management for Construction (2019), and Site Management and Production (2020), published by the CIOB.
Andy Pennock MCIOB and Senior Quality & Compliance Manager at Durkan Limited said: “Durkan fully support this fantastic document which we will use to reinforce our Quality Drive. The CIOB has made a huge contribution to Quality and remains at the forefront in guiding the Industry.”
The guide is available at: https://www.ciobacademy.org/product/guide-to-construction-quality-site-production-and-assembly/
Cost: £40.
With support from Beard Construction and the Wates Group, CIOB are able to offer this guide free of charge for CIOB members. Should you wish to show your support for this important piece of work, you can make a donation to the CIOB Benevolent Fund, which directly assists your fellow members in difficult times. To make a contribution, please go to https://www.ciobbenevolentfund.org.uk/donate
Digital licensing options are available for universities and other educational institutions. Please visit Browns Books for Students or Askews and Holt.
--CIOB
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings
- CIOB.
- CIOB articles.
- Construction quality.
- Construction site inspection.
- Cost of quality.
- Design quality for buildings.
- How to write an inspection and test plan
- Inspection and test plan
- ISO 9001.
- Project quality plan.
- Quality assurance.
- Quality control.
- Quality culture and behaviours.
- Quality in construction projects.
- Quality management system.
- Quality.
- Total quality management in construction.
Featured articles and news
The benefits of engaging with insulation manufacturers
When considering ground floor constructions.
Lighting Industry endorses Blueprint for Electrification
The Lighting Industry Association fully supports the ECA Blueprint as a timely, urgent call to action.
BSRIA Sentinel Clerk of Works Training Case Study
Strengthening expertise to enhance service delivery with integrated cutting-edge industry knowledge.
Impact report from the Supply Chain Sustainability School
Free sustainability skills, training and support delivered to thousands of UK companies to help cut carbon.
The Building Safety Forum at the Installershow 2025
With speakers confirmed for 24 June as part of Building Safety Week.
The UK’s largest air pollution campaign.
Future Homes Standard, now includes solar, but what else?
Will the new standard, due to in the Autumn, go far enough in terms of performance ?
BSRIA Briefing: Cleaner Air, Better tomorrow
A look back at issues relating to inside and outside air quality, discussed during the BSRIA briefing in 2023.
Restoring Abbotsford's hothouse
Bringing the writer Walter Scott's garden to life.
Reflections on the spending review with CIAT.
Retired firefighter cycles world to raise Grenfell funds
Leaving on 14 June 2025 Stephen will raise money for youth and schools through the Grenfell Foundation.
Key points for construction at a glance with industry reactions.
Functionality, visibility and sustainability
The simpler approach to specification.
Architects, architecture, buildings, and inspiration in film
The close ties between makers and the movies, with our long list of suggested viewing.
SELECT three-point plan for action issued to MSPs
Call for Scottish regulation, green skills and recognition of electrotechnical industry as part of a manifesto for Scottish Parliamentary elections.
UCEM becomes the University of the Built Environment
Major milestone in its 106-year history, follows recent merger with London School of Architecture (LSE).
Professional practical experience for Architects in training
The long process to transform the nature of education and professional practical experience in the Architecture profession following recent reports.