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title: Construction Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Blog (3)
description: Focusing on construction QA/QC topics including Construction Quality Control Plans, Quality Management Systems, and Quality Inspection Processes. (3)
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# Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control Blog
## [What are Construction Inspection Hold Points?](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/65494/What-are-Construction-Inspection-Hold-Points)
Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira)
[ ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/65494/What-are-Construction-Inspection-Hold-Points)
The “hold” in “hold point” refers to putting a hold on construction activities until an inspection is passed. Construction inspection hold points are particularly important when work cannot be inspected later because a problem could be covered up. For example, a hold point before a concrete pour permits verification of steel reinforcing before it is covered with concrete.
[Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/65494/What-are-Construction-Inspection-Hold-Points)
Tags: [hold points](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/hold-points)
## [Writing Standard Operating Procedures for Construction Quality Plans](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/49725/Writing-Standard-Operating-Procedures-for-Construction-Quality-Plans)
Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira)
[ ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/49725/Writing-Standard-Operating-Procedures-for-Construction-Quality-Plans)
[Standard operating procedures](https://www.firsttimequality.com/construction-quality-standard-operating-procedures-sample-pages/) are written instructions that explain the work steps you use to carrying out your construction quality methods and policies.
I’m going to explain how to write standard operating procedures for your construction quality plan. But, first, let me explain why you should have them.
**Why you need SOPs**
[Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/49725/Writing-Standard-Operating-Procedures-for-Construction-Quality-Plans)
Tags: [quality plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-plan), [standard operating procedures](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/standard-operating-procedures)
## [General Contractor Quality Control Plans: Qualifying Subcontractors](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/47902/General-Contractor-Quality-Control-Plans-Qualifying-Subcontractors)
Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira)
[ ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/47902/General-Contractor-Quality-Control-Plans-Qualifying-Subcontractors)
Here’s a [general contractor quality control plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/general-contractor-quality-control-plans/) best- practice: include a subcontractor and supplier qualification process in your quality control plan.
[Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/47902/General-Contractor-Quality-Control-Plans-Qualifying-Subcontractors)
Tags: [quality plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-plan), [best-practices](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [construction quality management](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management), [general contractor](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/general-contractor)
## [Construction Quality Plans: Preparing Your Organization Chart](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/47262/Construction-Quality-Plans-Preparing-Your-Organization-Chart)
Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira)
[ ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/47262/Construction-Quality-Plans-Preparing-Your-Organization-Chart)
A Quality Control Organizational Chart may strike you as a trivial part of your construction quality plan. However, without organization chart, your quality plan will most likely be rejected. Plus, when it comes to managing quality, creating a project quality organization chart is the first step in identifying who is responsible for what on your project.
[Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/47262/Construction-Quality-Plans-Preparing-Your-Organization-Chart)
Tags: [quality plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-plan), [project plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/project-plan), [organization chart](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/organization-chart), [usace](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/usace), [navfac](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/navfac), [military](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/military), [corps of engineers](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/corps-of-engineers), [government](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/government)
## [How to Use a Construction Quality Plan to Improve Quality Management](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/18700/How-to-Use-a-Construction-Quality-Plan-to-Improve-Quality-Management)
Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira)
[ ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/18700/How-to-Use-a-Construction-Quality-Plan-to-Improve-Quality-Management)
Many of my customers say they’re glad their client demanded?(required? asked for?) a [construction quality plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/construction-quality-plans/). Well, that's not exactly what they say at first.
[Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/18700/How-to-Use-a-Construction-Quality-Plan-to-Improve-Quality-Management)
Tags: [quality plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-plan), [best-practices](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [construction quality management](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management)
## [How to Prepare Your Inspection Test Plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/43850/How-to-Prepare-Your-Inspection-Test-Plan)
Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira)
[ ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/43850/How-to-Prepare-Your-Inspection-Test-Plan)
An Inspection Test Plan (ITP) is a commonly required document that you'll need to submit with your construction quality control plan. Whether you're working on a private sector or government contract, clients today all want to see your inspection test plan. They want to know exactly what inspections and tests you'll be forming to control quality on their project.
In addition to telling your client what inspections and tests you'll do to control quality, your ITP is also a checklist for you to log the results of your inspections and tests during the project.
[Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/43850/How-to-Prepare-Your-Inspection-Test-Plan)
Tags: [quality plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-plan), [quality control](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-control), [quality assurance](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-assurance), [submittals](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/submittals), [usace](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/usace), [navfac](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/navfac), [military](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/military), [template](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/template), [inspection test plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/inspection-test-plan)
## [Understanding USACE and NAVFAC Definable Features of Work](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/43058/Understanding-USACE-and-NAVFAC-Definable-Features-of-Work)
Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira)
[ ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/43058/Understanding-USACE-and-NAVFAC-Definable-Features-of-Work)
For all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) Government projects, you’ll need to provide a list of your **Definable Features of Work** as part of your [USACE Construction Quality Control Plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/usace-construction-quality-control-plans/).
[Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/43058/Understanding-USACE-and-NAVFAC-Definable-Features-of-Work)
Tags: [quality plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-plan), [quality control](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-control), [best-practices](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [usace](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/usace), [navfac](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/navfac), [military](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/military), [corps of engineers](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/corps-of-engineers), [definable features of work](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/definable-features-of-work)
## [What are the USACE Three Phases of Control?](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/42694/What-are-the-USACE-Three-Phases-of-Control)
Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira)
[ ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/42694/What-are-the-USACE-Three-Phases-of-Control)
Developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the three phases of control are required for all [military-related quality control plans](https://www.firsttimequality.com/construction-quality-plan/usace-navfac-quality-control-requirements/) and are the core of their Construction Quality Management Systems.
In fact, in addition to the USACE, the Navy Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), the Air Force Civil Engineering Support Facility (AFCESA) and The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have all adopted the quality control policies and procedures that make up the Three-Phase Control System.
**So what are the three phases of control?** As the owner of a construction company, you may already be performing them, but you'll need to explain how in your construction quality control plan.
[Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/42694/What-are-the-USACE-Three-Phases-of-Control)
Tags: [quality control](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-control), [usace](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/usace), [navfac](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/navfac), [military](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/military), [government](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/government), [three phases of control](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/three-phases-of-control)
## [How to Avoid Problems with Your Construction Quality Control Plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/41694/How-to-Avoid-Problems-with-Your-Construction-Quality-Control-Plan)
Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira)
[ ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/41694/How-to-Avoid-Problems-with-Your-Construction-Quality-Control-Plan)
As a construction quality consultant, one trend I’m seeing is that more project owners are asking for construction quality control plans. And, it’s clear that this practice is increasing.
[Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/41694/How-to-Avoid-Problems-with-Your-Construction-Quality-Control-Plan)
Tags: [quality plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-plan), [quality control](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-control), [submittals](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/submittals), [best-practices](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [construction](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/construction)
## [6 Tips to Simplify Your Construction Quality Control Plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/41126/6-Tips-to-Simplify-Your-Construction-Quality-Control-Plan)
Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira)
[ ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/41126/6-Tips-to-Simplify-Your-Construction-Quality-Control-Plan)
You certainly don’t want to leave something out of your quality control plan that's needed or will get your plan rejected. On the other hand, you don’t want to add any unnecessary complexity either.
[Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/41126/6-Tips-to-Simplify-Your-Construction-Quality-Control-Plan)
Tags: [quality plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-plan), [quality control](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-control), [quality assurance](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-assurance), [construction](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/construction)
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