QA/QC and Construction Management Services

Tether Rock Management provides coordination and management of QA/QC, Contract and Payment inspections to assist our clients with peace of mind that their project is in Budget, on-time and meets your quality expectations.  Your team will perform period inspections with the specific purpose of reviewing the contractors work in place to ensure that all work is installed properly, meets codes and that progress payments made are for actual work in place and properly installed.  

Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) are essential components of construction project management. They ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Quality Assurance (QA):

  • Focuses on preventing defects.

  • Involves planning, systemizing, and implementing quality measures.

  • Ensures processes and procedures are in place to deliver quality.

By implementing robust QA/QC practices and conducting thorough contract inspections, construction projects can be delivered successfully, meeting both quality and contractual requirements.

Contract Inspections

Contract inspections are a critical part of QA/QC. They ensure that construction work complies with contract documents, specifications, and industry standards.

Increased Client Satisfaction: Delivers projects that meet client expectations.

Contractual Requirements: Periodic site and document reviews to ensure adhere to all contractual requirements related to the work.

Cost Control & Schedule: Helps to control costs and schedule delays by preventing progression of work with incorrect materials or quality.

Quality Control (QC):

  • Focuses on identifying and correcting defects.

  • Involves inspecting work to ensure it meets specifications.

  • Requires testing and verification of materials and workmanship.

QA/QC Services:

  • Developing quality plans and procedures.

  • Verify Training and certifications of workers.

  • Conduct regular audits and reviews.

  • Implementing continuous rectifications of defects throughout the construction phase.

Examples:

  • Coordinating and attending periodic and final QA/QC inspections.

  • Ensure contractor compliance for materials testing, special and manufacturers warranty inspections.

  • Verifying dimensions and tolerances.

  • Identifying and rectifying defects.

Types of Contract Inspections:

  • Initial Inspection: Verifies the project site, existing conditions, and contractor's readiness to start work.

  • Progress Inspections: Monitor construction progress, verify compliance with plans and specifications, and identify potential issues.

  • Payment Inspections: Confirms work and materials are installed prior to payment.

  • Final Inspection: Ensures the project is completed to the required standards and ready for final acceptance.