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Quality management (QM) professionals are...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/quality-management-software-improves-productivity) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [Construction Quality Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management), [Construction Inspection Software](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-inspection-software) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20Quality%20Management%20Software%20Improves%20Productivity&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fquality-management-software-improves-productivity](mailto:?&subject=How%20Quality%20Management%20Software%20Improves%20Productivity&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fquality-management-software-improves-productivity) ## [How to Manage Oil & Gas Inspection Plans for your Facilities](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-to-effectively-manage-oil-gas-facility-plan) Laws for the oil and gas industries are among the most complex ones in the world. For that reason, it is very important to ensure your...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-to-effectively-manage-oil-gas-facility-plan) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [Oil and Gas](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/oil-and-gas), [Construction Inspection Software](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-inspection-software) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20Manage%20Oil%20&%20Gas%20Inspection%20Plans%20for%20your%20Facilities&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-effectively-manage-oil-gas-facility-plan](mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20Manage%20Oil%20&%20Gas%20Inspection%20Plans%20for%20your%20Facilities&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-effectively-manage-oil-gas-facility-plan) ## [Oil and Gas Industry Inspections: 5 Tips for Quality Assurance](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/oil-and-gas-industry-inspections-quality-assurance) QAQC inspection services within the oil and gas industry are an essential beast that is embedded into every component, tool and...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/oil-and-gas-industry-inspections-quality-assurance) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [Oil and Gas](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/oil-and-gas), [Construction Inspection Software](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-inspection-software) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=Oil%20and%20Gas%20Industry%20Inspections:%205%20Tips%20for%20Quality%20Assurance&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Foil-and-gas-industry-inspections-quality-assurance](mailto:?&subject=Oil%20and%20Gas%20Industry%20Inspections:%205%20Tips%20for%20Quality%20Assurance&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Foil-and-gas-industry-inspections-quality-assurance) ## [Top 3 Features of Oil and Gas Field Service Software in 2022](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/features-oil-and-gas-field-service-software) Many oil and gas companies still use antiquated inspection techniques based on pen, paper, and spreadsheets. The industry is...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/features-oil-and-gas-field-service-software) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [Oil and Gas](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/oil-and-gas), [Construction Inspection Software](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-inspection-software) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=Top%203%20Features%20of%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Field%20Service%20Software%20in%202022&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Ffeatures-oil-and-gas-field-service-software](mailto:?&subject=Top%203%20Features%20of%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Field%20Service%20Software%20in%202022&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Ffeatures-oil-and-gas-field-service-software) ## [How to use Meetings to Prevent Construction Quality Issues](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-quality-managers-project-meetings-prevent-issues) Pre-construction meetings, informal lookaheads, and formal preparatory meetings are common practices for planning project details for...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-quality-managers-project-meetings-prevent-issues) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [Construction Quality Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management), [Construction Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20use%20Meetings%20to%20Prevent%20Construction%20Quality%20Issues&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-quality-managers-project-meetings-prevent-issues](mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20use%20Meetings%20to%20Prevent%20Construction%20Quality%20Issues&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-quality-managers-project-meetings-prevent-issues) ## [What is the Future of QA/QC Inspectors in the Oil & Gas Sector?](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/future-of-qa-qc-inspectors-in-the-oil-gas-industry) A lot of [change is going on in the oil and gas industry](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/oil-gas-industry-trends-future). As a result, QA/QC (Quality Assurance and Quality Control) Inspectors in oil...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/future-of-qa-qc-inspectors-in-the-oil-gas-industry) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [Construction Quality Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management), [Oil and Gas](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/oil-and-gas) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=What%20is%20the%20Future%20of%20QA/QC%20Inspectors%20in%20the%20Oil%20&%20Gas%20Sector?&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Ffuture-of-qa-qc-inspectors-in-the-oil-gas-industry](mailto:?&subject=What%20is%20the%20Future%20of%20QA/QC%20Inspectors%20in%20the%20Oil%20&%20Gas%20Sector?&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Ffuture-of-qa-qc-inspectors-in-the-oil-gas-industry) ## [5 Steps to Successfully Measure Oil and Gas Vendor Quality](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/steps-to-measure-oil-gas-vendor-quality) It's critical to assess the first-time quality performance of [oil and gas vendors](https://info.ftq360.com/oil-gas-inspection-software-global-inspection-team) to encourage them to deliver 100% defect-free work....   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/steps-to-measure-oil-gas-vendor-quality) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [Oil and Gas](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/oil-and-gas) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=5%20Steps%20to%20Successfully%20Measure%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Vendor%20Quality&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fsteps-to-measure-oil-gas-vendor-quality](mailto:?&subject=5%20Steps%20to%20Successfully%20Measure%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Vendor%20Quality&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fsteps-to-measure-oil-gas-vendor-quality) ## [How to Create First Time Quality Plans: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/quality-construction-excellence-level-two) We believe that defects are preventable and that achieving **First Time Quality construction** is possible for everyone.   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/quality-construction-excellence-level-two) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [Construction Quality Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20Create%20First%20Time%20Quality%20Plans:%20A%20Step-by-Step%20Guide&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fquality-construction-excellence-level-two](mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20Create%20First%20Time%20Quality%20Plans:%20A%20Step-by-Step%20Guide&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fquality-construction-excellence-level-two) ## [How to Manage Subcontractors and improve Quality Control](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/replacing-personnel-solving-subcontractor-quality-issues) ## Why Managing Subcontractors Is Critical to Project Success In construction projects, although defects are common problems that need to...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/replacing-personnel-solving-subcontractor-quality-issues) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [Construction Quality Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management), [Construction Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20Manage%20Subcontractors%20and%20improve%20Quality%20Control&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Freplacing-personnel-solving-subcontractor-quality-issues](mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20Manage%20Subcontractors%20and%20improve%20Quality%20Control&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Freplacing-personnel-solving-subcontractor-quality-issues) ## [Top Tips for Getting Subcontractor Performance on Track](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/tips-for-getting-subcontractor-performance-back-on-track) Having an underperforming subcontractor on the team can drag a project down, causing unnecessary delays, increasing costs, and...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/tips-for-getting-subcontractor-performance-back-on-track) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [Construction Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=Top%20Tips%20for%20Getting%20Subcontractor%20Performance%20on%20Track&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Ftips-for-getting-subcontractor-performance-back-on-track](mailto:?&subject=Top%20Tips%20for%20Getting%20Subcontractor%20Performance%20on%20Track&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Ftips-for-getting-subcontractor-performance-back-on-track) [❮](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/10) [1](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/1) [...](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/6) [9](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/9) [10](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/10) [11](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/11) [12](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/12) [13](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/13) [...](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/16) [18](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/18) [❯](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira/page/12) ![logo-light](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/logo-light.svg "logo-light") ##### CONTACT US [410-451-8006](tel:410-451-8006) [support@FTQ360.com](mailto:support@FTQ360.com) ##### FIND US 1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway Suite 300 Annapolis, MD 21401 United States ##### Follow Us - - [Privacy Policy](https://ftq360.com/privacy-policy) © 2025 FTQ360 Inc