What is the project quality plan?

Purpose

The purpose of the Project Quality Plan is to describe and set out the policies, procedures & practices of Contractor to maintain an effective Quality Management System for execution of the Project. It is a management tool to instruct and guide employees whose actions affect the quality, and to inform the Company what controls is implemented, to assure construction quality. This plan outlines how Quality will be achieved, controlled, assured, demonstrated and managed in accordance to the Company requirements and ISO 9001 requirements. This Plan is applicable to all phases within the remit of the project namely, detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning. The intention is to ensure that:

• All phases of the project are executed in accordance with the required standards and regulatory requirements.
• The end product meets all applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Customer satisfaction is achieved through effective application of QMS and a system of continual improvement.

Scope – Quality

The project based Quality Management System that shall be implemented in the project, the project will be identified, formulated and managed as described below and contains the following documents:

• Project Quality Plan
• Quality Procedures
• Method Statements
• Inspection & Test Plans
• Contract Documents
• Appropriate Drawings
• Project Specifications
• Standard Forms & Checklists
• Documents of External Origin (e.g. Installation & Operation Manual from the subcontractors/suppliers, Subcontractors’ Quality Documents, Standards, etc.)

Above documents shall be submitted to the PMT (Project Management Team) for approval, as appropriate, prior to utilization and implementation at site. Other documents such as Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans, and Checklists will be provided separately as the project proceeds and documents are developed. All documents of External Origin such as Suppliers / Subcontractor’s Quality Documents shall be furnished as the work evolves.

The Project Quality Plan sets out the structure and the content of the project quality system, linking the policy and objectives with project elements and procedures including the contract requirements. The Plan sets out the Project’s organization, responsibilities and authorities.

 Project

As per the contract, the scope of the Project includes (but not limited to) detailed design, Geo technical investigation, execution, construction works, integration, testing, pre-commissioning, start-up, commissioning and completion of all activities of the project. It also includes provision of all materials, equipment’s, machinery, labors, supervision, tools, technical support, etc. to carry out the design and execute the construction.

The Project Quality Plan shall be applied in all activities at site, as specified at the contract. Such activities are listed, but not limited to, as follows:

• Surveying Works
• Site Preparation Works
• Site Rough Grading
• Site Clearance and Leveling
• Civil and Structural Works
• Architectural Finishing Works
• Electrical Works
• Mechanical Works
• Plumbing Works
• Sanitary Sewage Network System
• Drainage Works
• Potable/Fire Water Network System
• Irrigation Network System
• Storm Water System
• Road System and walkways
• Installation of Fire Fighting Systems
• Installation of HVAC Systems
• External Site Coordination
• Preliminary Testing
• All works outside buildings including irrigation works, landscaping, gardens, green areas, wall ways, roads, sidewalks, etc.

Normative References

ISO References:

• ISO 9000:2005 – Quality Management Systems – Fundamentals & Vocabulary
• ISO 9001:2008 – Quality Management System-Requirements
• ISO 10005:2005 – QMS-Guidelines for Quality Plans
• ISO 19011:2011 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems

 Other Documents:

• Engineering & Project Management
• Project Execution Instruction
• Contract Document
• General Information
• General Specifications,
• Quality Control

Terms & Definitions

Terms	Definition
Audit	A process of collecting objective evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the Quality Management System
Auditor	Personnel duly authorized by the management to perform Audits
Client	Owner
Contract	A binding agreement between Main Contractor and the Customer/Company to perform a specific work.
Contractor	The Main Contractor
Corrective Action	An action done after identification of the root cause of the problem to properly correct and avoid future recurrence. Action taken to eliminate the causes of an existing non- conformity, defect or other undesirable situation in order to prevent recurrence
Employer	The Consultant
Gap Analysis	A strategic analysis to reveal areas that can be improved. It evaluates the actual performance against the potential or desired performance.
Hold Point	Inspection or Test may not proceed without the QA/QC organization representative in attendance.
Inspection	A process to verify compliance to any approved document by the Employer, PMT or Contractor.
Inspection & Test Plans	An approved document containing a guide on the proper checking and inspection of a specified activity and corresponding action at each point of inspection.
Inspection Assignment Package	A set of documents that include details of purchased material/equipment and their quality requirements needed to perform full inspection at the vendor/sub-vendor facility.
Internal Audit	An act of the company to verify whether the various quality system elements set by the organization are effective and suitable in achieving stated quality objectives
ISO 9001	International Organization for Standardization concentrated setting standards for the Quality Management System
Management Review Meeting	A formal examination of a project and its status, successes, problems encountered, etc., compared with set Quality Management System Requirements.
Master Set of Drawings	The latest approved shop drawing.
Method Statements	An approved document discussing the step-by-step procedure in the proper execution of works, starting from the initial approved materials, execution and completion procedure.
Pre-commissioning	Testing of system components for continuity, operability and in the case of the process plants, their ability to withstand operating pressure prior to the introduction of feedstock or other final products into the facility.
Preventive Action	Action taken to eliminate the causes of a potential non- conformity, defect or other undesirable situation in order to prevent occurrence
Project Quality Plan	Document specifying which processes, procedures and associated resources will be applied by whom and when, to meet the requirements of the Project.
Quality Assurance	The means of providing confidence that quality requirements will be met
Quality Control	Mechanisms used, such as checks or tests, that are performed to ensure that requirements are met
Quality Management System	Management System to direct and control the Organization with regard to Quality.
Quality System	Organizational structure, procedures, processes and resources needed to implement quality management. [ISO 9000]
Quarantine Area	A designated area for damaged, out of standard and rejected materials.
Recurrence	Repetition of certain incidents or events.
PMT	Project Management Team / The party authorized to act on behalf of the Employer
Shall	Expresses a provision that is binding between two or more parties.
Should	Expresses a recommendation among other possibilities
Subcontractors	A Party to provide services and/or perform part of the contract package under the responsibility of Main Contractor
Type Test	Test or series of tests directed towards approval of a design conducted to determine that is capable of meeting the requirements of the product specifications.
Witness Point	It defines a point that provides QA/QC organization with the opportunity to attend the Inspection or Test, at their option.
Will	Expresses a declaration of purpose or intent by one party.

Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
CPR	Corrective / Preventive Action Request
ISO	International Organization for Standardization
ITP	Inspection and Test Plan
MIR	Material Inspection Request
MS	Method Statement
NCR	Non-Conformance Report
PCM	Project Contracts Management – Primavera
PQP	Project Quality Plan
QA	Quality Assurance
QC	Quality Control
QMS	Quality Management System
RFI	Request for Inspection

SSR	Site Surveillance Report
TC	Technical Clarification
WI	Work Instruction