Sustainable Construction and Quality Management
Expert-defined terms from the Postgraduate Certificate in Quality Management in Construction course at London School of Planning and Management. Free to read, free to share, paired with a professional course.
Acid Test Ratio a measure of a company's ability to pay its short #
term debts, calculated by dividing the company's current assets by its current liabilities, liquidity ratio is also used to assess the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations, related terms include cash flow and working capital, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, the acid test ratio is used to evaluate the financial health of construction companies and their ability to manage their finances effectively.
Activity #
Based Costing a method of costing that assigns costs to activities and then to products or services based on their usage of those activities, cost drivers are used to allocate costs to activities, related terms include cost management and value engineering, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, activity-based costing is used to identify areas where costs can be reduced and to optimize resource allocation.
Agile Construction a construction management approach that emphasizes flexibilit… #
Agile Construction a construction management approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement, lean construction principles are often used in agile construction, related terms include scrum and kanban, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, agile construction is used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects.
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Built Documentation the process of creating and maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of a building or infrastructure project, record drawings and operation records are examples of as-built documentation, related terms include commissioning and warranty management, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, as-built documentation is used to ensure that the completed project meets the required standards and to facilitate future maintenance and repairs.
Benchmarking the process of comparing an organization's performance with that of… #
Benchmarking the process of comparing an organization's performance with that of other organizations, best practices are often identified through benchmarking, related terms include performance metrics and key performance indicators, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, benchmarking is used to identify areas for improvement and to develop strategies for improving performance.
Building Information Modeling a digital representation of a building or infrastr… #
Building Information Modeling a digital representation of a building or infrastructure project, 3D modeling and 4D simulation are examples of building information modeling, related terms include computer-aided design and construction management software, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, building information modeling is used to improve the design, construction, and operation of buildings and infrastructure.
Carbon Footprint the amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with a produc… #
Carbon Footprint the amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product, service, or organization, carbon offsetting and carbon pricing are strategies used to reduce carbon footprint, related terms include energy efficiency and renewable energy, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, carbon footprint is used to assess the environmental impact of construction projects and to develop strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Commissioning the process of ensuring that a building or infrastructure project… #
Commissioning the process of ensuring that a building or infrastructure project is properly tested, inspected, and documented, testing and balancing and start-up procedures are examples of commissioning, related terms include operation and maintenance and warranty management, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, commissioning is used to ensure that the completed project meets the required standards and to facilitate future maintenance and repairs.
Construction Management the process of planning, organizing, and controlling con… #
Construction Management the process of planning, organizing, and controlling construction projects, project management and contract administration are examples of construction management, related terms include quality control and safety management, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, construction management is used to ensure that construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Cost #
Benefit Analysis a method of evaluating the costs and benefits of a project or decision, cost-effectiveness analysis and break-even analysis are examples of cost-benefit analysis, related terms include feasibility study and return on investment, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, cost-benefit analysis is used to evaluate the viability of construction projects and to identify areas where costs can be reduced.
Design #
Build a construction delivery method where the designer and builder work together as a single entity, design-build-operate and public-private partnerships are examples of design-build, related terms include project management and contract administration, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, design-build is used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects.
Energy Efficiency the use of technology and practices to reduce the amount of en… #
Energy Efficiency the use of technology and practices to reduce the amount of energy required to operate a building or infrastructure, energy conservation and renewable energy are examples of energy efficiency, related terms include green building and sustainable development, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, energy efficiency is used to reduce the environmental impact of construction projects and to improve the comfort and productivity of building occupants.
Environmental Impact Assessment the process of evaluating the potential environm… #
Environmental Impact Assessment the process of evaluating the potential environmental impacts of a project or decision, environmental risk assessment and environmental management system are examples of environmental impact assessment, related terms include sustainability and green building, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, environmental impact assessment is used to identify and mitigate the environmental impacts of construction projects.
Facility Management the process of managing and maintaining buildings and infras… #
Facility Management the process of managing and maintaining buildings and infrastructure, operation and maintenance and asset management are examples of facility management, related terms include building management system and computer-aided facilities management, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, facility management is used to ensure that buildings and infrastructure are properly maintained and operated.
Green Building the design, construction, and operation of buildings that minimiz… #
Green Building the design, construction, and operation of buildings that minimize environmental impact, sustainable development and energy efficiency are examples of green building, related terms include environmental sustainability and social responsibility, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, green building is used to reduce the environmental impact of construction projects and to improve the comfort and productivity of building occupants.
ISO 9001 a quality management standard that provides a framework for organizatio… #
ISO 9001 a quality management standard that provides a framework for organizations to ensure that their products or services meet customer and regulatory requirements, quality management system and continuous improvement are examples of ISO 9001, related terms include quality control and total quality management, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, ISO 9001 is used to ensure that construction projects are completed to the required quality standards.
Kaizen a Japanese philosophy that emphasizes continuous improvement, total qu… #
Kaizen a Japanese philosophy that emphasizes continuous improvement, total quality management and lean construction are examples of kaizen, related terms include quality control and process improvement, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, kaizen is used to identify areas for improvement and to develop strategies for improving performance.
Key Performance Indicators metrics used to evaluate the performance of an organi… #
Key Performance Indicators metrics used to evaluate the performance of an organization or project, performance metrics and benchmarking are examples of key performance indicators, related terms include quality control and continuous improvement, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, key performance indicators are used to evaluate the performance of construction projects and to identify areas for improvement.
Lean Construction a construction management approach that emphasizes waste reduc… #
Lean Construction a construction management approach that emphasizes waste reduction and process improvement, agile construction and total quality management are examples of lean construction, related terms include value engineering and cost management, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, lean construction is used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects.
Life Cycle Assessment the process of evaluating the environmental impacts of a p… #
Life Cycle Assessment the process of evaluating the environmental impacts of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle, environmental impact assessment and sustainability are examples of life cycle assessment, related terms include green building and energy efficiency, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, life cycle assessment is used to identify and mitigate the environmental impacts of construction projects.
Maintenance Management the process of planning, organizing, and controlling main… #
Maintenance Management the process of planning, organizing, and controlling maintenance activities, operation and maintenance and asset management are examples of maintenance management, related terms include building management system and computer-aided facilities management, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, maintenance management is used to ensure that buildings and infrastructure are properly maintained and operated.
Occupational Health and Safety the process of ensuring that workers are safe and… #
Occupational Health and Safety the process of ensuring that workers are safe and healthy, health and safety management and risk management are examples of occupational health and safety, related terms include hazard identification and incident reporting, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, occupational health and safety is used to ensure that construction projects are completed safely and with minimal risk to workers.
Operation and Maintenance the process of operating and maintaining buildings and… #
Operation and Maintenance the process of operating and maintaining buildings and infrastructure, facility management and asset management are examples of operation and maintenance, related terms include building management system and computer-aided facilities management, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, operation and maintenance is used to ensure that buildings and infrastructure are properly maintained and operated.
Partnering a construction management approach that emphasizes collaboration and… #
Partnering a construction management approach that emphasizes collaboration and communication between stakeholders, public-private partnerships and design-build are examples of partnering, related terms include project management and contract administration, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, partnering is used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects.
Performance Metrics metrics used to evaluate the performance of an organization… #
Performance Metrics metrics used to evaluate the performance of an organization or project, key performance indicators and benchmarking are examples of performance metrics, related terms include quality control and continuous improvement, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, performance metrics are used to evaluate the performance of construction projects and to identify areas for improvement.
Project Management the process of planning, organizing, and controlling construc… #
Project Management the process of planning, organizing, and controlling construction projects, construction management and contract administration are examples of project management, related terms include quality control and safety management, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, project management is used to ensure that construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Quality Control the process of ensuring that products or services meet customer… #
Quality Control the process of ensuring that products or services meet customer and regulatory requirements, quality management system and total quality management are examples of quality control, related terms include quality assurance and continuous improvement, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, quality control is used to ensure that construction projects are completed to the required quality standards.
Quality Management System a system that ensures that products or services meet c… #
Quality Management System a system that ensures that products or services meet customer and regulatory requirements, ISO 9001 and total quality management are examples of quality management system, related terms include quality control and continuous improvement, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, quality management system is used to ensure that construction projects are completed to the required quality standards.
Reliability #
Centered Maintenance a maintenance approach that emphasizes the reliability and maintainability of equipment and systems, predictive maintenance and preventive maintenance are examples of reliability-centered maintenance, related terms include asset management and operation and maintenance, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, reliability-centered maintenance is used to ensure that equipment and systems are properly maintained and operated.
Risk Management the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, … #
Risk Management the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, hazard identification and incident reporting are examples of risk management, related terms include health and safety management and occupational health and safety, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, risk management is used to ensure that construction projects are completed safely and with minimal risk to workers.
Six Sigma a quality management approach that emphasizes defect reduction and pro… #
Six Sigma a quality management approach that emphasizes defect reduction and process improvement, total quality management and lean construction are examples of six sigma, related terms include quality control and continuous improvement, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, six sigma is used to identify areas for improvement and to develop strategies for improving performance.
Sustainability the ability of a product, service, or organization to meet the ne… #
Sustainability the ability of a product, service, or organization to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, environmental sustainability and social responsibility are examples of sustainability, related terms include green building and energy efficiency, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, sustainability is used to reduce the environmental impact of construction projects and to improve the comfort and productivity of building occupants.
Total Quality Management a quality management approach that emphasizes continuou… #
Total Quality Management a quality management approach that emphasizes continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, quality management system and ISO 9001 are examples of total quality management, related terms include quality control and continuous improvement, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, total quality management is used to ensure that construction projects are completed to the required quality standards.
Value Engineering a method of evaluating the value of a product or service, c… #
Value Engineering a method of evaluating the value of a product or service, cost-benefit analysis and life cycle assessment are examples of value engineering, related terms include cost management and quality control, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, value engineering is used to identify areas where costs can be reduced and to optimize resource allocation.
Whole #
Life Costing a method of evaluating the costs of a product or service over its entire life cycle, life cycle assessment and cost-benefit analysis are examples of whole-life costing, related terms include cost management and value engineering, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, whole-life costing is used to evaluate the viability of construction projects and to identify areas where costs can be reduced.
Warranty Management the process of managing and administering warranties, as #
built documentation and commissioning are examples of warranty management, related terms include operation and maintenance and asset management, in the context of Sustainable Construction and Quality Management, warranty management is used to ensure that the completed project meets the required standards and to facilitate future maintenance and repairs.