How should a construction quality manager address deviations or issues that are identified during the...

During a Construction Documents (CD) Gate Review, the focus is on identifying and addressing design deviations before the project moves into construction. The most effective approach is to evaluate the impact of these deviations and implement necessary revisions to the construction documents (CDs) while ensuring minimal disruptions to cost and schedule.

Evaluating the Impact of Deviations:

Deviations in CDs can arise due to design errors, omissions, or late-stage changes in project scope.

A structured approach is needed to assess how these deviations impact structural integrity, functionality, and compliance with project requirements​.

Implementing Necessary Revisions:

Once deviations are identified, revisions should be made to ensure that the construction documents remain aligned with engineering best practices and regulatory standards.

The Quality Management in Construction Projects guide recommends a process of design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, and owner approvals before finalizing revisions​.

Minimizing Cost and Schedule Impacts:

While revising CDs, it is important to maintain cost efficiency and project timelines.

The DOE Guide for Managing Design and Construction suggests that value engineering principles be applied to optimize design revisions without introducing unnecessary costs​.

Option A (Revising CDs with a Focus on Schedule and Cost): While important, changes should be impact-driven rather than purely focused on minimizing costs.

Option C (Resolving Schematic Design Deviations): The CD gate review is not the stage to address schematic design issues, which should have been resolved earlier in the design phase.

Option D (Prioritizing Functional and Structural Requirements Only): While important, this approach does not fully address deviations in regulatory compliance or construction feasibility.

Key Steps in Addressing Deviations in Construction Documents:Why Other Options Are Incorrect:ASQ Construction Quality Management (CQM) References:

Quality Management in Construction Projects on CD Gate Review​

DOE Guide for Managing Design and Construction on Engineering Revisions