Development and implementation of quality assurance in public construction works in Singapore and Hong Kong

Quality assurance (QA) has been adopted by the public construction sectors in Asia since the introduction of ISO 9000 quality standards in 1987. The Governments of Singapore and Hong Kong have designed a series of quality infrastructure to promote, develop and improve the quality management system i...

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Published in:The International journal of quality & reliability management 1997-12, Vol.14 (9), p.909-928
Main Authors: Kam, C.W, Tang, S.L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Affordable housing
Analysis
Architecture
Building
Certification
Civil engineering
Construction industry
Contractors
Hong Kong
ISO 9000
ISO standards
Management
Methods
Public housing
Public sector
Quality assurance
Quality control
Quality improvement
Quality management
Quality standards
Singapore
Studies
Urban planning
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Summary:Quality assurance (QA) has been adopted by the public construction sectors in Asia since the introduction of ISO 9000 quality standards in 1987. The Governments of Singapore and Hong Kong have designed a series of quality infrastructure to promote, develop and improve the quality management system in the construction industry. Highlights the rapid development of quality systems in Singapore and Hong Kong, and the implementation of the construction quality assessment system (CONQUAS) in Singapore. Examines the performance assessment scoring system (PASS) in Hong Kong to assess the quality of building works. Discusses and compares the incentives for the construction sectors to achieve the ISO 9000 certification in both cities.
ISSN:0265-671X
1758-6682
DOI:10.1108/02656719710186830