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They lose it because complex work advances...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-to-avoid-rework-in-construction-projects) ![](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), [inspection and test plans](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/inspection-and-test-plans) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20General%20Contractors%20Avoid%20Rework%20in%20Construction%20Projects&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-avoid-rework-in-construction-projects](mailto:?&subject=How%20General%20Contractors%20Avoid%20Rework%20in%20Construction%20Projects&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-avoid-rework-in-construction-projects) ## [Inspector v Responsible Party in Energy Projects. Keeping Verification Independent](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/inspector-vs-responsible-party-energy-projects) On energy and EPC construction projects, quality accountability sits across two roles that must remain independent. The Inspector...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/inspector-vs-responsible-party-energy-projects) ![](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), [inspection and test plans](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/inspection-and-test-plans) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=Inspector%20v%20Responsible%20Party%20in%20Energy%20Projects.%20Keeping%20Verification%20Independent&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Finspector-vs-responsible-party-energy-projects](mailto:?&subject=Inspector%20v%20Responsible%20Party%20in%20Energy%20Projects.%20Keeping%20Verification%20Independent&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Finspector-vs-responsible-party-energy-projects) ## [Inspector v Responsible Party. How GCs Keep Accountability for Quality Where it Belongs](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/inspector-vs-responsible-party-general-contractors) On a construction project, quality control responsibility is split between two distinct roles. The *Inspector* verifies that completed...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/inspector-vs-responsible-party-general-contractors) ![](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), [inspection and test plans](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/inspection-and-test-plans) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=Inspector%20v%20Responsible%20Party.%20How%20GCs%20Keep%20Accountability%20for%20Quality%20Where%20it%20Belongs&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Finspector-vs-responsible-party-general-contractors](mailto:?&subject=Inspector%20v%20Responsible%20Party.%20How%20GCs%20Keep%20Accountability%20for%20Quality%20Where%20it%20Belongs&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Finspector-vs-responsible-party-general-contractors) ## [Four Effective Measures Taken by Skilled Contractors to prevent Construction Defect Litigation](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/four-effective-measures-taken-by-skilled-contractors-to-prevent-construction-defect-litigation) The threat of construction defect litigation looms large for every contractor. It can severely impact a contractor's reputation,...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/four-effective-measures-taken-by-skilled-contractors-to-prevent-construction-defect-litigation) ![](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=Four%20Effective%20Measures%20Taken%20by%20Skilled%20Contractors%20to%20prevent%20Construction%20Defect%20Litigation&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Ffour-effective-measures-taken-by-skilled-contractors-to-prevent-construction-defect-litigation](mailto:?&subject=Four%20Effective%20Measures%20Taken%20by%20Skilled%20Contractors%20to%20prevent%20Construction%20Defect%20Litigation&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Ffour-effective-measures-taken-by-skilled-contractors-to-prevent-construction-defect-litigation) ## [Digital-First Deficiency Prevention: Achieving Next-Level Project Performance](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/digital-first-deficiency-prevention) 🔊 Listen to this section to understand why building it right the first time is essential in today’s high-stakes construction...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/digital-first-deficiency-prevention) ![](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=Digital-First%20Deficiency%20Prevention:%20Achieving%20Next-Level%20Project%20Performance&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fdigital-first-deficiency-prevention](mailto:?&subject=Digital-First%20Deficiency%20Prevention:%20Achieving%20Next-Level%20Project%20Performance&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fdigital-first-deficiency-prevention) ## [Building Consensus Around a Quality Program with Construction Management Software](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/building-consensus-around-a-quality-program-with-top-management) Although quality managers are responsible for overseeing a quality program, they’re not the only people who must sign off on it. For a...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/building-consensus-around-a-quality-program-with-top-management) ![](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=Building%20Consensus%20Around%20a%20Quality%20Program%20with%20Construction%20Management%20Software&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fbuilding-consensus-around-a-quality-program-with-top-management](mailto:?&subject=Building%20Consensus%20Around%20a%20Quality%20Program%20with%20Construction%20Management%20Software&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fbuilding-consensus-around-a-quality-program-with-top-management) ## [Construction Quality: How to Know if Your Business is Advancing](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/advancing-construction-quality) At FTQ360, we’re on a mission to help everyone achieve First Time Quality construction and that’s why we’re sponsoring the [Advancing...](https://advancing-construction-quality.com/)   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/advancing-construction-quality) ![](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=Construction%20Quality:%20How%20to%20Know%20if%20Your%20Business%20is%20Advancing&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fadvancing-construction-quality](mailto:?&subject=Construction%20Quality:%20How%20to%20Know%20if%20Your%20Business%20is%20Advancing&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fadvancing-construction-quality) ## [What is Project Productivity Assurance and Control (PPAC) on Construction Projects?](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/what-is-project-productivity-assurance-and-control) Chaos on a construction jobsite is the opposite of productivity. It might appear as random events and feel like construction as...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/what-is-project-productivity-assurance-and-control) ![](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=What%20is%20Project%20Productivity%20Assurance%20and%20Control%20(PPAC)%20on%20Construction%20Projects?&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-is-project-productivity-assurance-and-control](mailto:?&subject=What%20is%20Project%20Productivity%20Assurance%20and%20Control%20(PPAC)%20on%20Construction%20Projects?&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-is-project-productivity-assurance-and-control) ## [How MEP Contractors Can Use Inspection & Test Plans to Prevent Concealed Rework](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/inspection-and-test-plans-in-mep-construction) MEP systems live in the most congested real estate on a project. Above ceilings and within shafts, mechanical, electrical, plumbing...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/inspection-and-test-plans-in-mep-construction) ![](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), [Renewable energy construction](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/renewable-energy-construction), SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20MEP%20Contractors%20Can%20Use%20Inspection%20&%20Test%20Plans%20to%20Prevent%20Concealed%20Rework&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Finspection-and-test-plans-in-mep-construction](mailto:?&subject=How%20MEP%20Contractors%20Can%20Use%20Inspection%20&%20Test%20Plans%20to%20Prevent%20Concealed%20Rework&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Finspection-and-test-plans-in-mep-construction) ## [Construction Checklists: Benefits, Types, and Best Practices](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-construction-checklists) [Construction checklists](https://www.ftq360.com/construction-checklists) are one of the simplest tools in construction, but they do far more than remind people what to look at. 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