Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

QA/QC inspections are performed to verify quality of materials, semi and final products. The objective of this service is to independently assure that the activities of a specified project are being performed in accordance with all contractual specifications, codes and standards or government regulations. This is verified through checks audits, inspections and witnessing. Quality Assurance (QA) provide the facility owner with adequate confidence that a structure, component, material or system meets pre-stated quality standards and will perform satisfactory during service. Quality Control (QC) is concerned with actual measurement or testing or supervision of manufacturers own final product control, either by inspection of each unit or by sample testing.

QA/QC inspections can be applied to all kinds of materials and systems utilized in the construction and operation of complex industrial plants.

• Assistance in defining the QA program which meets the full intent of all regulatory requirements. It includes aspects of organization, personnel, inspection plans and program, and procedures
• Review of the design, specifications, drawings and specified standards to assure compliance to the applicable regulatory requirements
• Performance of pre-award or pre-qualification surveys including a complete review of the suppliers’ QA program to meet governmental or purchaser’s requirements
• Assistance to the purchaser in cases where corrective action is needed due to non-conformity
• Performance of formal audits before and during the manufacture of equipment at the premises of the architect, constructor, manufacturer or sub-supplier