Free Online course where you learn how to foster a culture of quality in construction with the CIOB.

Poor quality builds have a detrimental impact on the construction industry. On this course, you will tackle this problem with professional research and insight into the delivery of quality construction and development projects.

You will look at the current issues faced by the construction industry and how quality management has developed in construction and elsewhere. You will also address some basic practical steps that can be made to ensure construction quality. Upon completion of the course, you will become more confident at instilling a culture of quality on all your construction projects.

FIS Technical Director, Joe Cilia is one of the contributors:

“It was great to support the CIOB in the development of this course.  The FIS PPP Quality Framework is central to all we do and it is great to get this opportunity to share it with the professionals from across the sector and promote these values more widely.”

Joe Cilia

For construction professionals requiring a more in-depth look at the topic and the practical tools and techniques to achieve quality, our 2 day course on Construction Quality Management is the perfect solution.

Here are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about this course:

  • The course takes place 100% online over a period of 3 weeks. New content is released on a weekly basis, and those who sign up should expect to make a commitment of 2 hours per week.
  •  There are no live sessions; we will not expect you to be online at any specific times over the duration of the course.
  • If you require a Certificate of Achievement, please select the option to upgrade your enrolment for a fee of £42. Your certificate will be delivered at the end of the course. Those who don’t require proof of their studies can enjoy full access to the course free of charge.
  • The course will be open all the time from the 6th July 2020. To join, please click here to be redirected to the Future Learn online platform. This is where the course will be delivered, and it’s also the place where many more FAQs are answered.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the impacts of poor quality in construction
  • Explain and define quality in construction
  • Summarise the history of quality management in various industries
  • Discuss relevant legislation, regulations and standards
  • Explain the principles of embedding a culture of quality in construction
  • Investigate quality management methods and systems

Curriculum

  • Defining quality in construction and its importance to those who build and interact with buildings and infrastructure
  • The social, economic and human costs associated with poor quality
  • A history of quality management in construction and other industries
  • The role and importance of training and education
  • Legal and regulatory environment for quality management
  • Putting quality into practice; methods, processes and systems
  • Changing an organisation to instil a culture of quality in construction

For construction professionals requiring a more in-depth look at the topic and the practical tools and techniques to achieve quality, our 2 day course on Construction Quality Management is the perfect solution.

Leaders

Martin McCabe MCIOB, C. Build E MCABE, CMIOSH, QTLS

Martin applies his years of experience in construction to create training that leads to real change. Chartered as a Construction Manager, Building Engineer and Health & Safety Practitioner, Martin has worked in a diverse range of roles across the industry and designed courses delivered around the world. He sits on the Chartered Institute of Building’s Education, Standards and Qualifications Committee and provides Quality Assurance for the CIOB and other awarding organisations. He consults in a variety of industry roles offering advice on Project Management, Health & Safety and Temporary Works. He has designed and run training programmes at the Royal School of Military Engineering. In 2017 Martin consulted on the lifting operations at London’s Natural History Museum for the blue whale main exhibit. Martin aims to facilitate learning that is relevant to each course delegate, so that the theory can be put into practice in the real world.