This course aims to provide sound and comprehensive coverage of the concepts of quality management and safety management for the construction industry of Macau, as compared to their international practices. Major topics include: (1) quality management system based on ISO9000,(2) QA/QC in construction, (3) quality indicators and quality costs, (4) safety management systems, (5) construction accidents, (6) safety schemes.

CILO-1: Describe the concept of quality control (QC) , quality assurance (QA) and total quality management (TQM). CILO-2: Interpret the concept of the international quality standard ISO 9001. CILO-3: Measure quality costs of construction processes. CILO-4: Describe the importance of safety management in construction and the reduction of accidents on construction sites. CILO-5: Apply safety management systems for construction firms and their sites. CILO-6: Describe the relationship between safety investment and the financial, social and pain & suffering costs of construction accidents