Construction quality inspection

Construction quality inspection, also known as building inspection, involves examining and assessing the quality of construction products or components against design specifications and technical standards through testing, observation, and visual evaluation.

This process is crucial in resolving construction quality-related issues. When there's a need for construction inspection, an independent inspection entity reviews the entire construction documentation, conducts on-site inspections, detects flaws, and proposes adjustments to ensure structural integrity, risk management, and safety measures during the construction process

ICCI image of construction quality inspection

Responsibilities of a construction inspection company

- Develop a work outline in line with objectives.

- Produce reports adhering to the approved outline.

- Assume responsibility for the quality of work.

Rights of property owners and managers:

- Assess the inspection company's capabilities.

- Request appropriate adjustments if reports do not meet requirements.

- Utilize the structure as suggested to ensure safety.

Steps in construction quality inspection:

- Step 1: Receive and conduct preliminary assessments to determine job objectives for creating an inspection outline aligned with client requirements.

- Step 2: Survey and perform practical experiments on-site.

- Step 3: Analyze on-site inspection results and evaluate outcomes.

- Step 4: Generate reports and address any queries or uncertainties.

- Step 5: Publicize the inspection report.

The tasks performed during construction inspection at a job site depend on specific cases. Below are some tasks commonly executed during on-site inspections (but not limited to):

1. Observing and inspecting the overall condition of the construction site to identify key structural load-bearing characteristics and defects affecting the structural integrity of the project

ICCI images documenting the current status of the construction

2. Inspecting the geometric dimensions and depth of the building's foundation

ICCI images excavation and inspection of foundation dimensions

3. Inspecting the quantity and diameter of typical reinforcing bars using ultrasonic methods

ICCI images inspecting the internal steel reinforcement within concrete

4. Inspecting concrete strength using the Concrete Coring method on-site and conducting compression tests in the laboratory using the Mod.H200 concrete drilling machine and Bosch handheld drilling machine

ICCI image drilling, examining the foundation's thickness, and concrete strength

5. Inspecting the diameter of steel reinforcement bars.

ICCI image inspecting the diameter of steel reinforcement bars

6. Inspecting steel reinforcement corrosion within concrete walls using electrical potential method combined with visual observation

ICCI image inspecting steel reinforcement corrosion within concrete walls

7. Inspecting the displacement of the construction using a Leica electronic total station

ICCI image inspecting the displacement of the construction

When is construction quality inspection necessary?

1. Inspection according to maintenance regulations: Inspection of the construction at fixed intervals aims to timely detect signs of damage or deterioration during usage. This enables early measures to maintain load-bearing capacity and prolong the structure's lifespan

2. Inspecting determines the causes of structural damage in cases such as cracks, tilting, subsidence during or after construction, or as a basis for acceptance.

3. Inspecting the structure's integrity when extending the lifespan of aging structures.

4. Inspecting changes in the building's function: transforming offices into workshops, residences into office spaces, or inspecting for renovation purposes. ICCI will then inspect and provide conclusions: whether the change (or renovation) is feasible or if reinforcement is needed at specific locations for safety compliance."

5. Inspecting construction when installing additional equipment on floors / inspecting the structure of workshop buildings when installing solar panels on roofs.

6. Certifying the quality assessment of workshops upon customer request before placing manufacturing orders / conducting quality audits.

7. Inspecting construction quality during incidents like fires, storms, landslides, and other emergencies.

8. Conducting construction inspection upon request by competent government authorities to resolve quality-related disputes.

9. Inspecting workshop construction based on Investor's requests (if arising from practical circumstances).

In 2007, International Construction Consultancy and Inspection Joint Stock Company (ICCI) registered for the construction quality inspection sector, obtaining Business Registration Certificate No. 0305296785 issued by the Department of Planning and Investment.

Proudly boasting over 16 years of experience, ICCI is recognized as a reputable construction inspection company. Even after project completion, ICCI continues to safeguard its clients' rights. Customer trust and satisfaction serve as our driving force for development and enhancement to meet job demands.

ICCI's Implementation Criteria:

1. Work Progress: Swift and adaptable.

2. Work Quality: Adhering to Ministry of Construction regulations, ensuring the best outcomes.

3. Cost Efficiency: Corresponding, economical, effective, and reflective of the value invested by our clients.

ICCI's capabilities and its team of engineers comply with the regulations stipulated by the competent state authorities.

- The team of engineers at ICCI is professionally trained and holds professional certificates matching the level and type of projects they engage in.

- ICCI owns the LAS-XD 203 laboratory, a competitive advantage over other firms in the market that often have to contract other units for sample testing. Having its own laboratory allows ICCI to proactively control quality, shorten timelines, and optimize costs.

- In 2017, ICCI was recognized by the Ministry of Construction's Department of Construction Activities Management as one of the first construction inspection companies meeting the qualifications for Grade I construction inspection capacity. By 2018 and 2019, ICCI participated in significant projects such as Landmark 81, the Carina apartment fire incident, as well as various offices and workshops across different fields. As of 2023, ICCI has contributed to 4,386 projects across 56 provinces and cities nationwide.

ICCI has been involved in inspecting numerous Grade I and Grade II projects nationwide

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Contact ICCI via hotline - 0903994577 - dungtvkd@icci.vn - icci@icci.vn if your project requires workshop inspection, construction inspection, encounters unwanted incidents during construction or usage, or needs advice on construction-related matters. With our expertise and experience, ICCI ensures the highest quality and economic value for our clients

 

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