Orient House for Development & Construction Company LLC has a quality policy which is one of total commitment to getting it right first time every time. In keeping with the fundamental philosophy of quality management that quality cannot be inspected in but must be built in, the emphasis of construction control is on achieving specified requirements by effective planning, preparation and supervision.
The control documents and methods used to plan and control construction activities are principally:
- Construction Phase of the Project Quality Plan, identifying the management structure and quality procedures applicable to each project.
- Overall works programmed schedules, representing the timing and sequencing of the works elements. Regular monitoring of the progress achieved against planned by controlled scheduled audits.
- Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), which identify the key activities, samples, documentation and approvals necessary prior to commencing a particular construction activity.
- Method Statements used to translate project requirement into planned systems of work instruction to project staff and operatives.
The project shall implement a system of self-certification by means of inspection; testing and monitoring controlled by the Engineering Staff with verification by the Client where necessary. All material and work shall be subject to interim and final inspection or test to check conformity to specification prior to final acceptance in accordance with the relevant OHDC Procedure(s). The records created shall demonstrate the self-certification process.
The managing director has overall responsibility for implementing this policy. OHDC has appointed a director to be responsible for quality. It is the responsibility of all employees to implement this policy together with their collective and individual responsibilities. Individuals’ responsibilities under this policy are set out in the Quality plans.