FIDIC Silver Book Quality Management (QA/QC) | EPC Contract | Podcast Episode

In this video, we break down the essential Employer Requirements for Quality Assurance and Quality Control as outlined in the SB17 E2.7 standards. Whether you are a contractor, a quality manager, or a project stakeholder, understanding these protocols is vital for ensuring project success and compliance.

What you will learn in this video:
• The Purpose of QA/QC: We explore how QA/QC processes increase the quality of works and support project completion through optimal project management and secured handover moments.
• The Two-Level QMS: Learn the difference between the Corporate level (ISO 9001 compliance) and the Works level, where the system is made specific to the project's unique requirements.
• The Role of the Quality Manager: Discover why the Quality Manager serves as the single point of contact for the Employer and ensures all personnel comply with the project-specific Quality Management System (QMS).
• Reporting & Meetings: We dive into the requirements for monthly progress reports, which must include audit updates, test schedules, and detailed status reports on non-conformities.
• Managing Non-Conformities (NCR): Understand the strict timelines for reporting deviations—within 24 hours for installation and the first working day for fabrication—and how these are tracked in a dedicated electronic register.
• Technical Queries & Variations: How to handle clarifications via Technical Queries (TQs), which require a 21-day response time from either party.
• Inspections and Audits: A look at the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), the importance of "Witness" and "Hold Points," and the Employer’s right to perform independent audits.
• The Quality Assurance Plan (QAP): Why the QAP must be a "living document" that evolves throughout the project until the final taking-over.
Key Document Timelines to Remember:
• QA/QC process must be organized and accepted within 49 days of the Commencement Date.
• Joint Contract kick-off meeting must occur within 28 days.
• Employer requires 14 days' notice for witness and hold points.

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