How should temporary works be integrated into the CQM process?

How should temporary works be integrated into the CQM process?

• A. Ensure design/installation/removal of temporary works follow QC controls, with appropriate inspections and records.
• B. Temporary works require no formal QC controls.
• C. Only safety checks are needed for temporary works.
• D. Temporary works must be installed after project completion.

Answer: (A)

Temporary works are structures or systems used to support or facilitate construction, such as formwork, shoring, scaffolding, and falsework. In the CQM framework, they must be treated as an integral part of the project rather than afterthought elements because they directly affect safety and the accuracy of the permanent work. The correct approach is to apply formal quality control throughout every stage of temporary works: their design, their installation, and their eventual removal. This means having design verification by a qualified engineer, quality checks during fabrication or assembly, in-place inspections at key milestones, and documented approvals and records. A defined removal plan and accompanying records ensure the temporary supports are taken down safely without compromising the completed structure. This disciplined approach prevents gaps in safety and quality that could arise if temporary works were exempt from QC, relied only on general safety checks, or implemented after project completion.

Temporary works are structures or systems used to support or facilitate construction, such as formwork, shoring, scaffolding, and falsework. In the CQM framework, they must be treated as an integral part of the project rather than afterthought elements because they directly affect safety and the accuracy of the permanent work. The correct approach is to apply formal quality control throughout every stage of temporary works: their design, their installation, and their eventual removal. This means having design verification by a qualified engineer, quality checks during fabrication or assembly, in-place inspections at key milestones, and documented approvals and records. A defined removal plan and accompanying records ensure the temporary supports are taken down safely without compromising the completed structure. This disciplined approach prevents gaps in safety and quality that could arise if temporary works were exempt from QC, relied only on general safety checks, or implemented after project completion.