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News Release from: CIRIA | Subject: Towards zero defects
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 June 2006
Towards zero defects
CIRIA proposal for a collaborative project plans to gain a better understanding of why defects are stubborn and what can be done about them.
CIRIA proposal for a collaborative project The late identification and rectification of defects acts as a dampener on many otherwise successful projects
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Things aren't finished properly or they don't work as hoped (or at all) or completely unexpected events occur.
Sometimes the problems are resolved to some degree but recur and cause more problems.
These types of experience apply from the most humble jobs up to prestige developments.
They lead to disappointment, arguments, disruption, enormous waste of money, energy, time and reputation - and sometimes to litigation.
A collaborative project is planned to gain a better understanding of why defects are stubborn and what can be done about them.
CIRIA already has five companies registered - particularly clients.
We need more people to join us, particularly designers and contractors.
This will be a workshop based learning experience.
Contact Alan Gilbertson for further information and to get involved or download the proposal document. Request a free brochure from CIRIA ...
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