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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) ## [How Upstream Oil and Gas / Energy Projects Can Align ITPs With the Project Schedules](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/aligning-inspection-and-test-plans-with-energy-project-schedules) On energy projects, the schedule comes first, and it carries more weight than it does on most building work. The schedule is not...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/aligning-inspection-and-test-plans-with-energy-project-schedules) By [Ed Caldeira & JC Gatlin](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira-and-jc-gatlin) [Oil and Gas](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/oil-and-gas), [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%20Upstream%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20/%20Energy%20Projects%20Can%20Align%20ITPs%20With%20the%20Project%20Schedules&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Faligning-inspection-and-test-plans-with-energy-project-schedules](mailto:?&subject=How%20Upstream%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20/%20Energy%20Projects%20Can%20Align%20ITPs%20With%20the%20Project%20Schedules&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Faligning-inspection-and-test-plans-with-energy-project-schedules) ## [How Digital QA/QC Helps Homebuilders Confirm Every Quality Inspection Was Completed](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/digital-qaqc-homebuilder-inspection-tracking) Homebuilders do not usually have a shortage of inspection intent. They have an inspection confirmation problem.   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/digital-qaqc-homebuilder-inspection-tracking) By [Ed Caldeira & JC Gatlin](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira-and-jc-gatlin) [Construction Quality Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management), [homebuilder](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/homebuilder) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20Digital%20QA/QC%20Helps%20Homebuilders%20Confirm%20Every%20Quality%20Inspection%20Was%20Completed&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fdigital-qaqc-homebuilder-inspection-tracking](mailto:?&subject=How%20Digital%20QA/QC%20Helps%20Homebuilders%20Confirm%20Every%20Quality%20Inspection%20Was%20Completed&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fdigital-qaqc-homebuilder-inspection-tracking) ## [How Homebuilders Align Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) With the Production Schedule](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-homebuilders-can-align-itps-with-the-production-schedule) In production homebuilding, the schedule comes first. It is built early, it drives daily decisions, and it becomes the operating...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-homebuilders-can-align-itps-with-the-production-schedule) By [Ed Caldeira & JC Gatlin](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira-and-jc-gatlin) [Construction Quality Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management), [homebuilder](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/homebuilder) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20Homebuilders%20Align%20Inspection%20and%20Test%20Plans%20(ITP)%20With%20the%20Production%20Schedule&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-homebuilders-can-align-itps-with-the-production-schedule](mailto:?&subject=How%20Homebuilders%20Align%20Inspection%20and%20Test%20Plans%20(ITP)%20With%20the%20Production%20Schedule&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-homebuilders-can-align-itps-with-the-production-schedule) ## [How General Contractors Can Align Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) With Construction Project Schedules](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-general-contractors-align-itps-with-construction-schedules) For general contractors, the construction schedule defines execution. Before procurement is finalized, before trade co-ordination...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-general-contractors-align-itps-with-construction-schedules) By [Ed Caldeira & JC Gatlin](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira-and-jc-gatlin) [Construction Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management), [inspection and test plans](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/inspection-and-test-plans), [general contractors](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/general-contractors) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20General%20Contractors%20Can%20Align%20Inspection%20and%20Test%20Plans%20(ITP)%20With%20Construction%20Project%20Schedules&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-general-contractors-align-itps-with-construction-schedules](mailto:?&subject=How%20General%20Contractors%20Can%20Align%20Inspection%20and%20Test%20Plans%20(ITP)%20With%20Construction%20Project%20Schedules&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-general-contractors-align-itps-with-construction-schedules) ## [ITPs Fail on Oil & Gas / Energy Projects And How to Restore Systems Completion Governance and Startup Control](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/why-inspection-and-test-plans-for-oil-gas-energy-projects-fail) Large capital projects, from oil and gas facilities and LNG terminals to offshore platforms, refineries, pipelines, and...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/why-inspection-and-test-plans-for-oil-gas-energy-projects-fail) By [Ed Caldeira & JC Gatlin](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira-and-jc-gatlin) [Oil and Gas](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/oil-and-gas), [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=ITPs%20Fail%20on%20Oil%20&%20Gas%20/%20Energy%20Projects%20And%20How%20to%20Restore%20Systems%20Completion%20Governance%20and%20Startup%20Control&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fwhy-inspection-and-test-plans-for-oil-gas-energy-projects-fail](mailto:?&subject=ITPs%20Fail%20on%20Oil%20&%20Gas%20/%20Energy%20Projects%20And%20How%20to%20Restore%20Systems%20Completion%20Governance%20and%20Startup%20Control&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fwhy-inspection-and-test-plans-for-oil-gas-energy-projects-fail) ## [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) ## [How Homebuilders Should Measure Subcontractor Performance](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/subcontractor-performance-for-homebuilders.-what-to-measure) For a lot of homebuilders, subcontractor performance only gets discussed when something has already gone wrong. 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