Quality EngineeringLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

The students gain an understanding of quality thinking, quality management of a company and quality assurance in construction. The focus areas are: principles, functions and execution of quality control on-site. The aim is to combine quality with the production design and implementation.

Content

Quality thinking, quality functions of an enterprise, quality in construction and quality assurance practices on sites. The quality assurance operations carried out by the different parties in construction. The contractor’s steps to ensure the quality of both the whole site as well as each individual task.

Further information

Literature: Handouts given in class. Rakennustöiden laatu 2002. Teaching methods: lectures, presentations, collaborative learning, excursion (site visitation).