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If you don’t...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/sell-your-construction-quality-program-to-superintendents-with-these-quick-tips) ![](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%20Effectively%20Sell%20Your%20Construction%20Quality%20Program&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fsell-your-construction-quality-program-to-superintendents-with-these-quick-tips](mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20Effectively%20Sell%20Your%20Construction%20Quality%20Program&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fsell-your-construction-quality-program-to-superintendents-with-these-quick-tips) ## [How Risk-Based Inspections Can Slash Non-Productive Time](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-risk-based-inspections-reduce-non-productive-time) Non-productive time (NTP) is a big issue in the [oil and gas industry](https://info.ftq360.com/oil-gas-quality-inspection-software-global-inspection-team). When a drilling operation grinds to a halt, time is wasted,...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-risk-based-inspections-reduce-non-productive-time) ![](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=How%20Risk-Based%20Inspections%20Can%20Slash%20Non-Productive%20Time&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-risk-based-inspections-reduce-non-productive-time](mailto:?&subject=How%20Risk-Based%20Inspections%20Can%20Slash%20Non-Productive%20Time&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-risk-based-inspections-reduce-non-productive-time) ## [Top Time Wasters in Quality Inspections: The 4 Major Culprits](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/4-quality-inspection-time-wasters) Inspecting construction is demanding work; there is so much to look at, including raw materials, your manufacturing process, and...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/4-quality-inspection-time-wasters) ![](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=Top%20Time%20Wasters%20in%20Quality%20Inspections:%20The%204%20Major%20Culprits&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2F4-quality-inspection-time-wasters](mailto:?&subject=Top%20Time%20Wasters%20in%20Quality%20Inspections:%20The%204%20Major%20Culprits&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2F4-quality-inspection-time-wasters) ## [Quality Management: Improve your Project Management Process](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/quality-management-project-management-process) The role of [project management](https://ftq360.com/quality-management/) is traditionally concerned with overseeing budgets, timelines, and customer relationships. A project...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/quality-management-project-management-process) 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), [Construction Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=Quality%20Management:%20Improve%20your%20Project%20Management%20Process&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fquality-management-project-management-process](mailto:?&subject=Quality%20Management:%20Improve%20your%20Project%20Management%20Process&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fquality-management-project-management-process) ## [How to Not Rely on Customer Punch Lists to Fix Deficiencies](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/reliant-customers-punch-lists-fix-deficiencies) [Punch lists](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-construction-punch-list-process)which are commonly used in the construction industry, serve as a standard practice. During a walk-through of the jobsite,...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/reliant-customers-punch-lists-fix-deficiencies) ![](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%20Not%20Rely%20on%20Customer%20Punch%20Lists%20to%20Fix%20Deficiencies&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Freliant-customers-punch-lists-fix-deficiencies](mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20Not%20Rely%20on%20Customer%20Punch%20Lists%20to%20Fix%20Deficiencies&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Freliant-customers-punch-lists-fix-deficiencies) ## [Is the Tail Wagging the Dog in Your Quality Control Program?](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/tail-wagging-dog-quality-control-program) In previous posts we discussed the importance of quality assurance and quality control as a whole. In this blog we will walk you...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/tail-wagging-dog-quality-control-program) ![](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=Is%20the%20Tail%20Wagging%20the%20Dog%20in%20Your%20Quality%20Control%20Program?&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Ftail-wagging-dog-quality-control-program](mailto:?&subject=Is%20the%20Tail%20Wagging%20the%20Dog%20in%20Your%20Quality%20Control%20Program?&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Ftail-wagging-dog-quality-control-program) ## [How to Conduct a Remote Inspection: The Complete Guide](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/subcontractor-remote-inspections) Inspections are a non-negotiable part of any project. But what happens when your team or inspectors can’t be on-site? That's where **...**   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/subcontractor-remote-inspections) ![](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), [Construction Management](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20Conduct%20a%20Remote%20Inspection:%20The%20Complete%20Guide&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fsubcontractor-remote-inspections](mailto:?&subject=How%20to%20Conduct%20a%20Remote%20Inspection:%20The%20Complete%20Guide&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fsubcontractor-remote-inspections) ## [Why You Should Care About Your Quality Maturity Level](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/why-you-should-care-about-your-quality-maturity-level) Before we go on to explain why you should care about your quality maturity level, let’s start by exploring what maturity models and...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/why-you-should-care-about-your-quality-maturity-level) ![](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=Why%20You%20Should%20Care%20About%20Your%20Quality%20Maturity%20Level&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fwhy-you-should-care-about-your-quality-maturity-level](mailto:?&subject=Why%20You%20Should%20Care%20About%20Your%20Quality%20Maturity%20Level&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fwhy-you-should-care-about-your-quality-maturity-level) ## [Construction Quality Excellence: How to Reach Level Four](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/quality-construction-excellence-level-four) Level Four is the pinnacle of First Time Quality excellence – getting it right first time with a very high degree of certainty. And...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/quality-construction-excellence-level-four) ![](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%20Excellence:%20How%20to%20Reach%20Level%20Four&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fquality-construction-excellence-level-four](mailto:?&subject=Construction%20Quality%20Excellence:%20How%20to%20Reach%20Level%20Four&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fquality-construction-excellence-level-four) ## [Quality Construction Excellence: Best Way to Reach Level Three](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/quality-construction-excellence-level-three) Level Three builds on the consistent inspection processes accomplished in Level Two. Company-wide engagement in the prevention of...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/quality-construction-excellence-level-three) ![](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=Quality%20Construction%20Excellence:%20Best%20Way%20to%20Reach%20Level%20Three&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fquality-construction-excellence-level-three](mailto:?&subject=Quality%20Construction%20Excellence:%20Best%20Way%20to%20Reach%20Level%20Three&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fquality-construction-excellence-level-three) [❮](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management/page/16) [1](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management/page/1) [...](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management/page/12) [15](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management/page/15) [16](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management/page/16) [17](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management/page/17) [18](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management/page/18) [19](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management/page/19) [❯](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-quality-management/page/18) ![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