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SOPs / Work Procedures : Your Path to “First Time Right”
Construction Quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Procedures are not just documents; they’re your blueprint for achieving the “First Time Right” principle, saving you time, money, and headaches
Why SOPs in Construction?
- Construction is a complex process that involves more than 30 different trades like steelwork, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, surveying and masonry.
- Each of these trades has their specific Dos and Donts, which if ignored can lead to defects and compromised quality.
- The SOP document brings all the different stakeholders like clients, consultants and contractors are in complete agreement about the project execution processes.
- SOPs form part of the construction manual to bring in standardization of processes to control quality, compliance and safety.
- SOPs prevent recurrence of defects with checklists that direct team actions at site.
- SOPs are a tool to prevent contractual disputes between stakeholders, and project cost and time overruns.
Your Foundation for Standardization & Prevention.
SOPs form a crucial part of your construction quality manual.
- They drive standardization, ensuring consistent quality across all your projects.
- They are a powerful tool to prevent the recurrence of defects, learning from past challenges.
- Think of them as institutional knowledge captured, ready to be applied on every new build.
Protecting Your Project, Time & Budget
By preventing defects, SOPs actively help to :
- Prevent contractual disputes: Clear procedures mean fewer disagreements.
- Avoid costly overruns: Rework is expensive and time-consuming.
- Minimize time delays: Staying on schedule keeps projects profitable and stakeholders happy.
- Ultimately, SOPs contribute directly to your project’s financial success and reputation
Why Choose CQRA for Your SOPs?
- Decades of Expertise: CQRA brings unparalleled experience in construction quality, working with some of the leading companies in the country.
- Best Practices from the Field: Through our extensive project associations, we identify and integrate the best quality practices into your SOPs, ensuring you benefit from industry-leading insights.
- Customized for You: We don’t just offer generic templates. We work with you to develop your company’s unique quality manual, comprising:
- Tailored Work Procedures
- Comprehensive Checklists
- Precise Material Specifications for different trades