CQP
Global population growth has created growing challenges for the engineering sector, especially in the construction of housing, commercial and infrastructure structures. As a result, the demand for new Civil Engineering projects, such as bridges, viaducts, roads and buildings, has increased significantly.
In order to meet these needs effectively, engineering professionals are constantly improving construction techniques, the use of materials and the methodologies adopted. However, this progress also entails an increase in the risks involved in each project, which makes quality certification essential to guarantee the safety and durability of structures.
DEFINITION
Project Quality Certification (PQC) has emerged as an essential tool for ensuring that engineering projects meet the requirements of regulatory standards, minimizing risks and preventing structural failures that could result in serious damage, both human and financial. According to the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT), the conformity assessment of a project must be carried out by a qualified professional, independent and different from the designer, to ensure that all stages, from conception to execution, comply with the established regulations.
According to the standard, it is stated in item 5.3.1 - ABNT NBR 6118:
"The evaluation of the project's conformity must be carried out by a qualified professional, independent and different from the designer, required and contracted by the contractor, and recorded in a specific document, which will accompany the project documentation."
This certification becomes even more relevant in large-scale projects, such as steel structures, reinforced concrete and foundations, which require precision and detailed analysis.
Investing in the CQP represents a reinforcement of the business's sustainable concerns, reinforcing its commitment to social, environmental and financial security.
Kot, which specializes in this service, has civil and mechanical engineers who are qualified to carry out quality certifications for your project. It carries out the CQP through a series of stages that guarantee that the project will be carried out to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Main stages of the process:
- Understanding the Project: The first stage involves a detailed analysis of the project to ensure that all aspects are properly checked, preventing future problems during construction.
- Documentation assessment: The calculation memories are reviewed to verify the assumptions made and ensure that the structure will be able to withstand the expected loads and requirements.
- Structural Representation: Simulations are carried out to confirm the viability of the project, considering different scenarios and variables that could impact the safety of the work.
- Structural analysis and verification: The engineering team reviews the executive drawings to ensure that they correspond to the calculations and specification of the original project.
- Analysis of the Assembly Sequence and Proposed Improvements: The assembly sequence of the structure is also analyzed to avoid failures during execution.
- Monitoring Manufacturing and Assembly: Manufacturing and assembly activities are supervised, ensuring that all processes comply with safety regulations.
- Final project evaluation report: After following the steps, in the event of faults and/or non-conformities being detected, improvements and corrections can be suggested, seeking to ensure that the project is carried out safely, following the previously established parameters.
To better illustrate this sequence, the diagram below, illustrated by Figure 1, was developed.
Faced with a growing world population and the demands associated with infrastructure, CQP (Certification of Project Quality) has been on the rise in the engineering sector, becoming a fundamental part of it. This process not only guarantees compliance with technical standards, but also offers an extra layer of security in the fields of accident prevention and significant financial damage, helping to prevent failures that could result in financial losses and risks to human life, as in the case of collapsed bridges or viaducts.
In addition, investing in CQP can mean an impactful financial return by avoiding repair costs or, in more serious cases, accidents that compromise the integrity of the works and the people involved. The certification reinforces the commitment to social, environmental and financial sustainability of the companies responsible for the projects.
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