Quality management system for consultant supervision for managing performance of building contractors in Vietnam | |
| Author | Bui Van Bao |
| Call Number | AIT Proj. no.CM-08-01 |
| Subject(s) | Quality of products--Vietnam--Management Contractors--Vietnam |
| Note | A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering (Professional) in Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The study gives a thorough description of the quality management system as practised by the supervising consultant in the construction industry. This function is shown as an interconnected system that recognizes the main quality system management activities. The documents and records used in these activities are also reviewed. A model for high level quality system management is defined, including supervising consultants and contractors. The model depicts the quality management system responsibilities and the roles in a scheme relating to construction quality control, quality assurance, and the interface between them. The scheme can be applied to ,any construction domain and quality management structure of organization. The study advances the understanding of how quality management is performed and engages participants at several management levels. The use of quality management system in the construction industry has greatly increased in recent years. Because the purpose of QMS development is to manage the performance of building contractors in Vietnam, it is very important to assure quality in building projects and satisfy the client as much as possible in the construction industry. The objective of the quality management system is to improve the quality of construction projects and to enhance the effect and productivity during the building project in order to achieve client satisfaction. The research methodology is highlighted as the main philosophy. Besides, different sources of data will be gathered in this research, including project documents, reports from loc31 government and project agencies, newspapers, construction law and standards in Viet Nam etc. An exploratory approach will be adopted by reviewing the available literature to develop a quality management system framework for consultant supervision building projects in Vietnam. Report the findings of a research study, which was undertaken to examine the underlying factors affecting the quality of a building project. It also aims to identify factors that show a strong correlation to good quality performance. The ultimate goal is to provide clients, project managers, supervising consultants and contractors with information that can help them become more efficient with their limited resources and, as a result, achieve better quality outcomes |
| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Project |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Hadikusumo, B. H. W.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Chotchai Charoengam; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Saigon Construction Quality Control Company Vietnam; |
| Degree | Project (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2008 |