Impact of Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Project Management Julian Omutoko Otanga Civil Engineer Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction Quality Control- an aspect of ensuring that certain specifications are achieved from previously collected empirical data Quality Assurance- a system set in place to ascertain that certain specifications are achieved throughout a production process Project management- The art of ensuring delivery of a process or a product within the specified time period and within certain acceptable parameters (quality) in order to achieve a specific goal

Project Management Requirements Alternatives Material Supply Initiation Feasibility Boundaries Definition Requirements Design Alternatives Development Material Supply Implementation Construction Follow up

Project Management Main parameters that managers consider Time Quality Money Information Organisation Main parameters that managers consider

Regulators and Developers Collaboration Time Approvals Design Variations Training of regulators Absorption into the market

Regulators and Developers Collaboration Info Industry research Info sharing New techniques Best Practices

Regulators and Developers Collaboration Quality Control Assurance Research data

Quality of Materials Affects 1. Definition of project (boundaries) 2. Development (procurement of supplies and identification of specialists) 3. Implementation of the project (specialist contractors and supervisors)

Quality of Materials- Impact on Management Procuring the material may delay Producing/Manufacturing the material Assembly of material Supervision of implementation Time Cost of procurement Supervision cost Money

Quality of Materials- Impact on Management Skilled team Synchronization of departments Training of staff on total quality management Supervision of implementation Organisation Data Information Knowledge

Labour Versus Equipment Factors Affecting Quality through Labour Based Methods Labour Skill Wages Experience Supervision/Inspection

Labour Versus Equipment Factors Affecting Quality through Equipment Based Methods Equipment Breakdowns Shortages/Availability Technology Operator Skills

Labour Versus Equipment Choice between equipment and labour methods majorly relies on the following factors Scale of work Precision required in production Amount of detail required Ability to perform corrections in good time Cost of either method against time required

Conclusion Quality assurance and Quality Control are critical processes in project management They assist to achieve the aim of an endeavor, within the requirements, according to the design, with the requisite materials and ; in the manner it is to be achieved through supervision