Quality

Dashpivot article page – Part L Changes 2022

Part L Changes 2022 What is Part L? Part L of the UK Building Regulations concerns the conservation of fuel and power. It’s designed to ensure that new buildings and certain types of work in existing buildings are carried out…

Dashpivot article page – Snag list vs punch list

Snag list vs punch list What’s a snag list? The main purpose of a snag list is to ensure the project build meets the contract expectations. A snag, or snagging list, is typically created as part of a snagging survey.…

NHBC Part L

NHBC Part L: What you should know about the new Part L changes NHBC Part L The National House Building Council or NHBC are involved in Part L because they are a home warranty provider and therefore provide certification based…

Quality – First article inspection

First article inspection: What you need to know about FAI What is a first article inspection? A first article inspection (FAI) is one of the most common ways in which product suppliers, manufacturers and buyers assess and evaluate the quality…

Quality – Quality policy statement template

Quality policy statement template Why you need a quality policy statement Quality is everything. When any company creates a product or delivers a service, it needs to deliver it in a way which meets (or ideally exceeds) the expectations of…

Quality – ITR construction

Construction ITR: The inspection test report What is a construction ITR? A construction ITR or inspection test report is a document or form which serves as proof that the design details and specs were followed correctly and that a responsible…

Quality – Quality policy statement construction

Quality policy statement in construction What is a construction quality policy statement? A quality policy statement for construction is a short document which outlines what quality means to a specific construction company. The length and detail of the quality statement…

Quality – Types of quality management systems

Types of quality management systems What is a quality management system? A quality management system is a collection of processes, policies, procedures, documentation and resources which combine to ensure that a company’s products or services meet customer requirements and expectations.…

Quality – Quality policy statement examples

Quality policy statement examples What is a quality policy statement? Quality is a broad term and concept which is central to all companies and anyone who delivers a product or service. For most of time, quality has been an expectation…

Quality – Latent defects in construction

Latent defects in construction What are latent defects in construction? Latent defects are defects which are not apparent or readily detectable until years after a project is completed, when the defects liability period is over. Latent defects are concealed flaws;…