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That assumption is so common that many teams...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/construction-punch-list-defect-prevention) ![](https://blog.ftq360.com/hubfs/Ed-Caldeira-contact.png) By [Ed Caldeira](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/author/ed-caldeira) [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=Why%20Construction%20Punch%20Lists%20Don’t%20Prevent%20Defects&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fconstruction-punch-list-defect-prevention](mailto:?&subject=Why%20Construction%20Punch%20Lists%20Don’t%20Prevent%20Defects&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fconstruction-punch-list-defect-prevention) ## [What Is QA/QC Planning for a Construction Project?](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/qa-qc-plan-for-construction-project) [Quality assurance](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/what-to-do-to-keep-your-quality-assurance-program-on-track)(QA) and[quality control](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/why-you-need-project-quality-control-plan)(QC) are critical components of any construction project. QAQC plans help ensure that the...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/qa-qc-plan-for-construction-project) ![](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=What%20Is%20QA/QC%20Planning%20for%20a%20Construction%20Project?&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fqa-qc-plan-for-construction-project](mailto:?&subject=What%20Is%20QA/QC%20Planning%20for%20a%20Construction%20Project?&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fqa-qc-plan-for-construction-project) ## [How To Reduce Construction Rework in Energy Construction Projects](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-to-reduce-construction-rework-in-energy-construction-projects) In energy construction projects, rework is rarely just a field correction problem. It is a startup, turnover, commissioning, and...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-to-reduce-construction-rework-in-energy-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), [Renewable energy construction](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/renewable-energy-construction) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20To%20Reduce%20Construction%20Rework%20in%20Energy%20Construction%20Projects&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-reduce-construction-rework-in-energy-construction-projects](mailto:?&subject=How%20To%20Reduce%20Construction%20Rework%20in%20Energy%20Construction%20Projects&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-reduce-construction-rework-in-energy-construction-projects) ## [The 5 Step Construction Quality Control Process](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/the-5-step-construction-quality-control-process) [Construction quality control](https://www.ftq360.com/general-contracting/) is a process that should be integrated into every construction project regardless to its size and...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/the-5-step-construction-quality-control-process) ![](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=The%205%20Step%20Construction%20Quality%20Control%20Process&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-5-step-construction-quality-control-process](mailto:?&subject=The%205%20Step%20Construction%20Quality%20Control%20Process&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-5-step-construction-quality-control-process) ## [How Digital QA/QC Helps Homebuilders Track Customer Requests Before They Become Rework](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/digital-qaqc-homebuilder-customer-requests) Customer selections are not complete when they are approved. They are complete when they are installed correctly, inspected,...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/digital-qaqc-homebuilder-customer-requests) ![](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), [homebuilder](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/homebuilder) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=How%20Digital%20QA/QC%20Helps%20Homebuilders%20Track%20Customer%20Requests%20Before%20They%20Become%20Rework&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fdigital-qaqc-homebuilder-customer-requests](mailto:?&subject=How%20Digital%20QA/QC%20Helps%20Homebuilders%20Track%20Customer%20Requests%20Before%20They%20Become%20Rework&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Fdigital-qaqc-homebuilder-customer-requests) ## [Inspector vs Responsible Party: How Homebuilders Protect Stage Release](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/inspector-vs-responsible-party-homebuilders) # In production homebuilding, quality control is not just about who found the defect. It is about whether the home is truly ready to...   [READ MORE](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/inspector-vs-responsible-party-homebuilders) ![](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), [homebuilder](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/homebuilder) SHARE       [mailto:?&subject=Inspector%20vs%20Responsible%20Party:%20How%20Homebuilders%20Protect%20Stage%20Release&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Finspector-vs-responsible-party-homebuilders](mailto:?&subject=Inspector%20vs%20Responsible%20Party:%20How%20Homebuilders%20Protect%20Stage%20Release&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.ftq360.com%2Fblog%2Finspector-vs-responsible-party-homebuilders) ## [How General Contractors Avoid Rework in Construction Projects](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/how-to-avoid-rework-in-construction-projects) General Contractors do not lose margin on rework because they lack awareness of quality. 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) [1](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management/page/1) [2](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management/page/2) [3](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management/page/3) [4](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management/page/4) [5](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management/page/5) [...](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management/page/6) [19](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management/page/19) [❯](https://blog.ftq360.com/blog/topic/construction-management/page/2) ![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