--- title: Construction Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Blog | quality control (2) description: quality control | Focusing on construction QA/QC topics including Construction Quality Control Plans, Quality Management Systems, and Quality Inspection Processes. (2) --- [![logo-light@2x](https://www.firsttimequality.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-light@2x.png?width=149&height=58&name=logo-light@2x.png)](https://www.firsttimequality.com/) Call 443.292.9514 # Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control Blog ## [Construction Quality Management: The Franchise Approach](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/40001/Construction-Quality-Management-The-Franchise-Approach) Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [![](https://www.firsttimequality.com/hs-fs/file-15463419-gif/images/multiple_bullseyes.gif) ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/40001/Construction-Quality-Management-The-Franchise-Approach) One of the most common problems I find with construction quality management is a lack of consistency from project to project. [Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/40001/Construction-Quality-Management-The-Franchise-Approach) Tags: [quality control](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-control), [quality assurance](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-assurance), [best-practices](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [construction quality management](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management), [framework](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/framework) ## [18 (Yikes!) Documents for your Construction Quality Plan Submittal ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/30835/18-Yikes-Documents-for-your-Construction-Quality-Plan-Submittal) Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [![](https://www.firsttimequality.com/hs-fs/file-15369558-gif/images/diveinpaper.gif) ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/30835/18-Yikes-Documents-for-your-Construction-Quality-Plan-Submittal) If you want a shot at winning a government construction contract, you'll want to dive in and tackle the mound of documents you'll need for your comprehensive quality control plan. [Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/30835/18-Yikes-Documents-for-your-Construction-Quality-Plan-Submittal) 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), [government](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/government) ## [4 Steps: Understanding Construction Quality Control Plan Requirements](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/27962/4-Steps-Understanding-Construction-Quality-Control-Plan-Requirements) Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [![](https://www.firsttimequality.com/hs-fs/file-15408185-gif/images/frustration_cartoon.gif) ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/27962/4-Steps-Understanding-Construction-Quality-Control-Plan-Requirements) This is the first in a series designed for general contractors to take some of the frustration out of understanding your client’s quality assurance and quality control plan requirements. [Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/27962/4-Steps-Understanding-Construction-Quality-Control-Plan-Requirements) Tags: [quality plan](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-plan), [quality control](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-control), [specifications](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/specifications) ## [5 Things Construction Superintendents Can Do Reduce Punch Lists](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/22504/5-Things-Construction-Superintendents-Can-Do-Reduce-Punch-Lists) Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [![](https://www.firsttimequality.com/hs-fs/file-15363569-jpg/images/construction_punchlist.jpg) ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/22504/5-Things-Construction-Superintendents-Can-Do-Reduce-Punch-Lists) [Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/22504/5-Things-Construction-Superintendents-Can-Do-Reduce-Punch-Lists) Tags: [quality control](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-control), [quality assurance](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-assurance), [best-practices](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [construction](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/construction), [building](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/building), [subcontractor performance](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/subcontractor-performance) ## [Measuring Construction Quality Using Inspection Forms](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/22304/Measuring-Construction-Quality-Using-Inspection-Forms) Posted by [Ed Caldeira](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [![](https://www.firsttimequality.com/hs-fs/file-15437549-jpg/images/inspectionchecklistforms.jpg) ](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/22304/Measuring-Construction-Quality-Using-Inspection-Forms) Quality is subjective. That's why it's important that everyone in your organization use the same guidelines for measuring it. When doing an inspection, I suggest you measure the level of **avoidable problems** you encounter and rate them using a rating scale of 1 to 5: 5 = Perfect, no problems, 100% 4 = Very good, 1-2 minor problems 3 = Good, 3-5 minor problems 2 = Poor, 6+ minor problems, hotspot or a major problem 1 = Very poor, excessive problems Use your First Time Quality [Inspection Forms](https://www.firsttimequality.com/construction-task-inspection-forms/) to record your ratings and make sure to include notes for any measurements under a 5. Adding notes and comments is a good way to give feedback to the subcontractor or crew whose work you are measuring. Constructive feedback will encourage subcontractors and crews to make improvements to their work, while positive feedback for a job well done will encourage more of the same top quality work. Comments might include: - "Overspray on floors," - "Outlets covered by drywall," - "Concrete not level." - "Great Job!," - "No Problems," [Read More](https://www.firsttimequality.com/Blog/bid/22304/Measuring-Construction-Quality-Using-Inspection-Forms) Tags: [quality control](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-control), [quality assurance](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-assurance), [inspection forms](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/inspection-forms), [best-practices](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [measuring](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/measuring), [rating](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/rating) [Previous Page](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/topic/quality-control/page/1) [All Posts](https://www.firsttimequality.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to receive new blog articles by email. ### **FTQ360 Inspection-Punchlist Software** [![FTQ360 mobile, touch-screen app.](https://www.firsttimequality.com/hs-fs/file-15412901-jpg/images/ftq360-mobile-touchscreen-app.jpg?width=181&name=ftq360-mobile-touchscreen-app.jpg)](https://www.firsttimequality.com/construction-quality-inspection-software-overview/) ### Take Control of Your Quality! 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