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An essential guide to quality control practices in construction Quality control is a key component of construction management. This valuable resource will help construction professionals develop a stronger understanding of the processes involved in quality control and implement the most effective practices. Written by a professional with over 50 years in the construction industry and 30 years of teaching, Construction Quality Control examines what quality construction means, how it is achieved, and how it is measured. A primary case study project is included to demonstrate quality construction principles. •Explains the who, what, where, when, why and how of construction quality control from a contractor's perspective •Covers quality control in depth, from an introduction to quality control, planning, implementation, and quality close out •Provides methods that entire project teams can implement to actively manage construction quality •References numerous construction contracts, contract special conditions, and technical specifications from actual projects •Includes sample case studies