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Coble, R J and Haupt, T C (2000) Effecting safety in affordable housing projects using automation. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 1–8.
Edum-Fotwe, F T, Kululanga, G K and McCaffer, R (2000) Application of organic learning styles to construction management. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 53–8.
Farrell, P and Gale, A (2000) The site manager: role, education and training in the UK. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 43–52.
Kim, J, Lee, S-Y and McGeorge, D (2000) A study of real estate trust institutions in Korea. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 33–42.
Pheng, L S and Lim, R B L (2000) Quality system QS 9000 for construction: is the industry in Singapore ready?. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 19–31.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: ISO 9000; QS 9000; quality; construction; automobile industry
- ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
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- Abstract:
ISO 9000 quality management systems have been in place in the construction industry for some time. As part of kaizen or continuous improvement, there is a need for organizations with existing ISO 9000 certification to upgrade their systems. For this purpose, QS 9000 quality system requirements, which were developed from the automobile industry in the USA, are examined for application in the construction industry. Apart from tracing the background to both ISO 9000 and QS 9000, the authors also examine whether the construction industry is ready to receive the latter. A postal survey was conducted for this purpose and the study suggests that there is indeed scope for the inclusion of some aspects of QS 9000 to improve existing ISO 9000 quality management systems of construction firms.
Preece, C N and Khalil, I I M (2000) Preliminary research into internal marketing as a strategic business philosophy in construction contracting. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 9–17.
Treloar, G J (2000) Streamlined life cycle assessment of domestic structural wall members. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 69–76.
Tse, R Y C and Webb, J R (2000) The relationship between GDP and construction flows: a re-examination. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 61–8.
Tse, R Y C, Chiang, Y H, Hui, E C M, Raftery, J and Chan, T Y M (2000) Review of construction industry in Asia. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 77–86.