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Quality on Purpose Podcast Launched
The Quality on Purpose Podcast Launched today on all major podcast platforms.
CQA
Nov 10, 2025
NSW Government Materials Testing Integrity Project
The Materials Testing Integrity Project (MTIP) is an initiative to implement improvements that strengthen the technical assurance of laboratories undertaking construction material testing on Transport projects.
CQA
Jun 20, 2025
Quality II - A new paradigm for construction
Professor Love argues that a different approach is required to Construction Quality - Quality II
Editor
Nov 11, 2023
Standard Australian Construction Industry Cause Codes for Product Non-Conformances (NCRs)
The CQA has developed a standard coding schema that the whole industry can use.
Editor
Oct 30, 2023
Consultation: Construction Industry Cause Codes for Product NCRs
We all know the difference between Cause and Effect - or in the case of construction, cause and DEFECTS.
Editor
Aug 16, 2023
Where's the Preventive Action!?
The Construction Industry's Prevention Action systems are all about risk-based up-front Planning.
CQA
Jul 29, 2023
Built Environment - Volatile Vocabulary
Some of the most significant root causes for errors include poorly communicated design information and ineffective communication.
CQA
Sep 12, 2022
Where does YOUR organisation sit on the Quality Culture Ladder
Most construction people know that if you consistently get quality right your site teams will have less rework and less safety incidents
CQA
Sep 1, 2022
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