We are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) as part of World Quality Week. 🌍🌟 Delve into the key takeaways and engaging discussions on enhancing the standard of quality in our work. Let's continue our joint efforts in promoting excellence!
Thank you to the CIOB for inviting us to present to their members and to Matt Doran and Georgia Massey for organising the event.
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🎉 Celebrating our Anniversary of Elevating Quality in Construction 🏗️
At Qualitaz, we've spent the past 9 years dedicated to enhancing the quality and efficiency of construction projects and companies. Our mission has been to support our valued clients in elevating their standards and streamlining their procedures. 📊💪
From day one, we've been committed to making a lasting impact on the construction industry, and it's incredible to see how far we've come together. 🏢💼
As we mark our 9th anniversary, we want to express our gratitude to all our clients and partners for their trust and collaboration. 🙌 We're excited about the journey ahead, and we look forward to continuing to serve you with excellence.
Here's to quality, progress, and many more successful years to come! 🥂🔨 #QualityInConstruction #Anniversary #ConstructionIndustry #QualityMatters #EfficiencyBoost #BuildingTheFuture #Qualitaz
Boost Your Business Efficiency Today: See How Our Gap Analysis Helped a Manufacturing Facility Achieve Success!
At Qualitaz, we're committed to helping businesses identify and close any gaps in their processes. We recently conducted a gap analysis for a large manufacturing facility and worked closely with their team to address any issues.
Now, we're meeting with the management team to take the next steps towards success.
If your business needs help finding gaps or bottlenecks, we offer gap analysis services and a comprehensive guide to help you streamline your processes. Download your copy today and get ready to take your business to the next level! #gapanalysis #businessimprovement #processstreamlining #manufacturingindustry“#constructionindustry #businessgrowth #gapanalysis #constructionguide #downloadnow"
Ramadan Kareem! As we embark on this holy month, may it bring you and your loved ones peace, happiness, and spiritual fulfilment.
Let's come together to reflect, practice empathy, and extend kindness to those in need. From all of us at Qualitaz. #RamadanKareem #SpiritualFulfillment #Empathy #Kindness
We are sending holiday cheer to you in the hopes that you and your families have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous New Year.
Thank you to all of our clients, followers and collaborators. We value your trust and confidence in us and sincerely appreciate you!
From all of us at Qualitaz.
#thankyou #qualitaz #quality #merrychristmas2022 #holiday2022 #newyear2023 #construction
Are your construction activities causing poor health to the building occupants?
It is estimated in the UK alone, sickness absence costs businesses an estimated £29Billion a year.
WHO estimates around 30% of new build and renovated buildings may be affected by indoor air quality issues due to the presence of moulds, ventilation issues, contaminants from building products or defects in the HVAC and water system.
Symptoms include; sore throats, coughs, dry and itching skins, cold, flu-like symptoms, increased asthma attacks, headaches, dizziness etc., but seemingly for no apparent reason.
This is known as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS).
There are some culprits frequently overlooked and could be a major contributor to infection and diseases. These include items being left inside the ceiling and wall voids during the construction phase. This includes:-
👉 Builders Dust & Waste materials
👉 Decaying food waste
👉 Discarded drinking bottles and cans
👉 Insects and rodents alive or decayed and pest faeces
👉Oils, glues and other construction substances
What your teams can do:
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👉Raise awareness to project teams that this exists and train staff.
👉Maintain good housekeeping practices
👉Protect and cover air handling and distribution equipment, air supply and return ducts, inlets, outlets and any openings or grilles during the construction and clean and flush equipment .
👉Protect and store equipment and service pipework in elevated, dry, clean, temperature controlled areas.
#construction #sickbuilding #quality #airquality #waterquality #environmentallyfriendly #pollution #constructionuae #constructionuk #qualitaz
"Snagging" – A term originally from the UK, commonly used in construction, in the USA it is referred to as a punch list.
A snag list is an inspection and list of construction minor problems or faults, usually cosmetic. Note the definition is MINOR items. This does not mean incomplete works or poor quality works. Pages and pages of snags usually means that the work is incomplete and not ready for handover.
Minor items include;
👉Cupboard doors not closing properly
👉Paint touch-ups
👉Chipped tiles etc.
Defects/outstanding works are more serious
❌ leaks,
❌ Damp problems
❌Services not Terminated
❌Open service shafts
❌Shower bases level without a slope
These items are defined as "incomplete" works and defects.
It is the contractors’ contractual obligation to produce the final snagging list on every project and to close out the issues, before offering for a final inspection to the Clients’ team.
Many constructors often wait for the client to issue the snag list to them, before they have completed their work.
Why this doesn't work.
If you take a new car delivery as an example. This is like asking the customer to snag the mechanics of the car, before accepting the vehicle.
It is essential that all inspections and snagging is completed before offering to clients for their approval, and their minor snags.
If you require help producing your snag list or training your team in the snagging process, please contact us at Qualitaz.
With our monthly affordable handover packages, you can gain support, as and when you need it.
#quality #qualitymanagement #snagging #handover #rightfirsttime #construction #constructionuae #realestate
ISO Quality Management System 9001:2015 states that “The organisation shall determine, provide and maintain the environment necessary for the operation of its processes and to achieve conformity of products and services”.
This is an interesting and important clause more so today, than ever before. This puts the onus for organisations to ensure that the working environment is actually conducive to providing the required product output and looks at 3 control areas
Social; organisation that is free of discrimination, free of confrontation and is a calm environment to work in. On the other hand we see the increasing statistics of workplace stress, which leads to not only lower productivity and output through absence and unproductivity but also impacts mental health of the workers.
Psychological; That the job could be a hazard to our health and wellbeing if not properly matched to our skills, knowledge, personality or the workload is too great for the person. This can lead to burnout, stress and again mental health issues.
Physical; this includes ensuring the right environment conditions for the operation of the processes such as the right working temperature, lighting, airflow, heat, noise, cleanliness etc.
Have you evaluated your environmental working conditions lately? Can you identify any shortfalls from the list above?
Contact us at Qualitaz for our Qualitaz quality gap analysis, where we will help you identify your barriers to quality and provide a plan to put your organisation and its’ people back on track.
#quality #qualitymanagementsystem #systems #newyear #newstart #construction #constructionuae #projectmanagement
Share with us your favourite memories of your topping out events in the comments section below.
The practice of "topping out" on a new building, traces back to the ancient Scandinavian religious rite of placing a tree on top of a new building to appease the tree-dwelling spirits displaced in its construction. It initially then came to England and Northern Europe, then to the Americas.
A tree or leafy branch is placed on the top of the wooden or iron beam, often with flags and streamers tied to it. A toast is usually made and workers are treated to a meal.
Now a days this tradition still continues across the world and doesn’t signify the start or the end of construction, but is associated with the raising of a building’s highest beam or structural element.
In some cases a topping out event is held at an intermediate point, such as when the roof is dried-in, which means the roof can provide at least semi-permanent protection from the elements.
In Australia it is a local and ancient construction tradition to perch an undecorated Christmas tree on top of a building under construction.
How does your organisation celebrate your topping out?
#toppingout #building #ceremony #christmas2021 #construction #handover #quality #qualitaz #qualitymanagementsystem
“Old English,” also termed “Anglo-Saxon,” was and is simply the form of the English language that predates the Norman Conquest of 1066. The first line of an Old English poem, “Cædmon’s Hymn,” provides a sample of this forgotten language: Nu sculon herigean heofonrices weard (“Now we must praise the guardian of the heaven-kingdom”) which is barely recognisable to todays contemporary English.
Language is always changing, evolving, and adapting to the needs of its users and to new technology. As long as the language users needs continue to change, so will the language.
Do you have protocols in place to ensure that no matter cultural background, geographical place of birth, gender or ethnicity etc of your employees, that your message is communicated well and understood?. This is especially important in Health and Safety.
Graphical illustrations, videos and tool box talks are a great practical tool to use on your construction site, to make sure that everyone understands what is required.
To find out what tools and tips you can use to implement to improve communication in your organisation, contact us today at Qualitaz,
#communication #construction #futureofconstruction #messages #quality #listening #uaeconstruction #technology #language #workflowmanagement #charts #qualitaz
These are 5 most common and damaging phrases we have in the construction industry. These are often used interchangeably, accordingly to the circumstance.
These myths are prevalent due to a general lack of awareness towards quality. Most organisations do not provide practical training on quality to their staff and how to use the quality system in their work. No one plans to do a bad job.
If more individuals understood quality systems, they would be celebrating as using it would reduce stress, working hours, save time and cost and even prevent the micro-managing syndrome.
Ever wondered why construction has such long hours and days compared to other industries? It is not just because of the tight programmes. It is also usually due to the volume of reworks due to repetitive defects, programme delays due to lack of adequate planning, late changes, lack of records and communication breakdowns.
On the rare occasion, these phrases are used with an intent to save time or effort, by cutting corners or shrugging off responsibility. Again though, most of this comes back to a lack of awareness from their actions and competency to understand the impact on the construction.
To ensure your team have the necessary skills and training on the practical application of quality, please contact us today at Qualitaz. Our mission is to help project teams become part of the solution to quality in their organisations and to raise quality standards in the industry.
#construction #constructionindustry #qualitaz #quality #myths #qualityplanning #project
Material specifications are incredibly important when the design is being developed. When a developer, sets their project specifications, they do so with longevity and the project’s life expectancy in mind.
Construction Materials Testing plays an essential role in keeping your project on-schedule, within budget, safe, have longevity, and mitigate risks to the project. Without construction materials testing and observation, the owner, builders, and engineers cannot have confidence that the quality of construction meets the project requirements.
There are 2 main faucets of testing. Field testing which involves onsite analysis and laboratory analysis which is comprehensive testing in a certified laboratory.
To establish what tests you need during your construction works, speak with Qualitaz and we can help you incorporate your tests into the quality control process.
#qualityassurance #Materialtesting #qualitycontrol #constructiontesting #quality
