Category: Safety & quality
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
A quality control plan sets out how the contractor ensures work meets the specification: inspections and tests for each activity, responsibilities, forms and hold points.
Why it matters on a project
It turns quality from individual judgement into a system that can be audited, and most contracts require it at the start.
Common mistake
Writing a plan on paper and never linking it to actual site inspection requests.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ITP?
An inspection and test plan listing, for each activity, the checks, who does them, hold points and records; part of the quality plan.
What is a hold point?
A stage that cannot be passed until the consultant inspects and approves, such as rebar before a pour.
Related terms
- Inspection request (IR)A formal request from the contractor to the consultant to inspect work before the next stage.
- NCR (non-conformance report)A report recording work or material not meeting the specification, with root cause and corrective action.
- Method statementA step-by-step description of how an activity will be carried out safely and to specification.
- Material submittalA request to approve a material or product with manufacturer data and samples before supply.
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