It’s easy to succumb to the daily pressures and problems of the jobsite. To constantly feel like everything needs to get done today. No one ever told me that it would be okay if I didn’t get it all done. Here’s a tactic to learn where to focus your energy and understand what actually has […]
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Centralized and Decentralized Systems
One of the main questions to answer when setting up a quality program is whether to centralize or decentralize the team, tools, and systems. J.L. Ashford’s book, The Management of Quality in Construction, clearly establishes the difference between each. Regarding centralized quality programs, from pages 55 to 56: “Under a centralized system, these operations [quality […]
How to Build Compelling Business Case for Quality
Starter Questions What is preventing your organization from investing in quality? Does your organization view “quality” a process, a result, or both? Is “quality” clearly defined at your company? Quality as a Process Many individuals and organizations view “quality” as a process – tasks and tools that stand alone from the rest of our daily […]