Training Course in Construction Quality Control

Course Description

It is reported that the total cost of poor and inefficient control of construction quality costs a lot. Sometimes, it is more than the total combined profits of all the companies involved in the construction.

Why is Construction Quality Control Important?

Good quality management combined with proper procedures can transform these losses into profits and ensure customer satisfaction is guaranteed. However, developing and meeting the quality objectives is a process that requires a deep understanding of the legislation and compliance requirements of any construction project. Luckily, this course will offer a practical and tested approach to solving all the construction quality control problems while ensuring that the international standards are maintained.

Real case study examples will be provided with a focus on the use of modern technology and techniques to ensure quality is maintained. This Training Course in Construction Quality Control offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training has been designed to suit professionals who have experience in the field and those who are just starting their careers or intend to start careers in the construction field. All the participants will greatly benefit from its design and have a better understanding of the application and importance of quality control in the construction industry.

Participants enrolled in this course will be exposed to state-of-art techniques and methods that are used to ensure that quality is maintained in the construction industry. It will give insights into how the control specification recommendations work and how to use the new and modern techniques and technology to ensure quality is achieved.

This Training Course in Construction Quality Control offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training will highlight the following:

• Main skills and required knowledge for quality control
• History of quality management in construction and other industries
• Quality controls tests and how they are conducted
• Quality control for steel structures and all the involved activities
• Changing an organization to instill a culture of quality construction
• Impacts of quality on project sustainability
• Quality control for different climates and weather conditions
• Putting quality into practices, methods, processes, and systems
• The social, economic, and human costs associated with poor quality
• Legal and regulatory environment for quality management

In this course, current issues faced by quality control teams in the construction industry and how quality management has been developing in numerous ways will be handled. Practical steps to ensure quality is maintained will also be addressed, and upon completion, the participants will be confident to instill a new culture in their workplace of ensuring quality is maintained at all times during any project undertakings.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this Training Course in Construction Quality Control, participants will be able to:

• Contribute in great ways to the credibility and development of their organizations by ensuring quality is maintained in all the construction project undertakings
• Apply advanced tools and technologies to enhance the project quality control process
• Oversee multiple functions end to end at ensuring the construction quality control process is followed
• Familiarize themselves with all the quality management techniques and procedures
• Familiarize themselves with all the quality control processes in different weather conditions
• Understand the practical tools, methods, and techniques to control construction quality from the start to finish of any project, including processes such as field-testing and required lab facilities
• Learn new concepts such as concrete strength measurement
• Learn how to conduct the available non-destructive testing for different construction materials
• Develop enhanced foresight to predict all the issues that may arise due to construction quality control

Training Methodology

The course is designed to be highly interactive, challenging and stimulating. It will be an instructor led training and will be delivered using a blended learning approach comprising of presentations, discussions, guided sessions of practical exercise, case study review, web-based tutorials, group work, exploration of relevant issues collaborative strength training, performance measurement, and workshops of participants’ displays, all of which adhere to the highest standards of training. The training technique is built on learning by doing, with lecturers using a learner-centered approach to engage participants and provide tasks that allow them to apply what they’ve learned. Experiential knowledge is also given equal importance within the format of training. Our facilitators are seasoned industry professionals with years of expertise in their chosen fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

Who Should Attend?

This Training Course in Construction Quality Control would be suitable for, but not limited to:

• Quality Assurance Officers
• Construction Managers
• Auditors
• Structural and Civil Engineers who intend to follow quality control guidelines when developing their designs
• Project Managers, when attending to their duties to ensure that the construction project follows the quality controls set

Course Content

Module 1: Concrete Materials Components

• Example of Quality Control of concrete foundations construction under vibrating machines
• Codes and specification limitations as ACI and EN
• The nature of concrete variability
• Checking corrosion in steel bars
• Preparation before concreting
• Codes recommendation for the quality control
• Properties of concrete materials such as aggregate and cement
• Comparison of different Non-destructive testing methods

Module 2: Properties of Fresh Concrete

• Quality control for concrete formwork
• Basic statistics
• Precaution in various climatic conditions
• Auditing the construction site quality
• Statistics for the quality control data
• Data for evaluation collection
• Concrete design mix

Module 3: Processing Fresh Concrete

• Hot weather handling of concrete during pouring
• Cube and cylinder tests
• Applied weight of the load on the existing or new steel structure in construction activities
• Steel bars replacement
• Workability test for concrete

Module 4: Integrity Management

• Anchor bolts quality control
• Welding processes and their precautions
• Quality control for tank construction
• Materials used in welding steel structures
• Quality control for foundation construction and machine installations
• The five methods application
• The main reasons for various welding defects

Module 5: Total Quality Management for Concrete

• Coefficient of variation
• Qualified personnel who should undertake the quality control
• Total quality control management system
• Pareto chart

Module 6: Taking Care of Concrete

• Precautions in design mix in hot weather conditions
• How to control the fresh concrete obtained from the ready-mix plant
• Coefficient of variation
• Evaluating the grade of the quality of concrete
• How to control various types of concrete casting on site

Module 7: Non-Destructive Tests

• Lok tests
• Various concrete tests were performed by various control personnel
• Rebound hammer
• Ultrasonic
• Core test
• Corrosion phenomena affecting quality

Module 8: Quality Assurance for Various Construction Materials

• Quality control for corrosion protection systems
• The procedure of conducting quality control while on construction projects
• Steel reinforcing quality control
• Applying the quality control techniques to wood formworks
• Applying the quality control techniques to steel constructions
• Quality assurance and quality control for the foundation in various industries

Requirements

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

NOTE

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITARules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737566961 

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com  

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961