Quality Assurance in Construction (Hardback)

A discussion of the benefits of applying formalized quality assurance systems to construction projects, providing the necessary expertise to enable senior executives to take the initiative with a commitment to the management of quality. This book examines the effects on legal and contractual liabilities and on professional indemnity, as well as assessing the financial advantages and disadvantages. These are considered from the viewpoints of the contractor, designer, materials supplier and client. The benefits of third party certification are considered, together with the future development of quality assurance in the construction industry in the light of current EC proposals for the creation of a single market in Europe by 1992.