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Costs Impact<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Measuring impacts on budget and schedule can be challenging.<\/p>\n

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Reputation<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

The immeasurable cost of Re-Work to a company’s reputation.<\/p>\n

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Research<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

We have done much research on the Cost of Re-Work in Construction.<\/p>\n

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Research Studies: The Many Costs of Construction Rework<\/span><\/h1>\n

Much research has been done around the world on the cost of rework in construction. Rework has been referred to as \u201cthe unnecessary effort of redoing a process or activity that was incorrectly implemented in the first instance\u201dor otherwise stated as \u201cnot building it right the first time.<\/strong><\/span>\u201d Studies have shown a direct relationship between poor quality and higher craft\/tradeincident\/injury rates on projects.<\/p>\n

As the construction industry has proven, tailgate\/crew weekly safety meetings are one of the most effective tools used to reduce craft\/trade injuries. By applying the same tool and having Foremen lead weekly quality meetings reinforcing quality construction techniques, we will reduce rework and achieve many benefits such as: reduce schedule impacts; reduce time and material costs; reduce conflict between specialty contractors, general contractors, and owners; reduce Completed Operations Claims; reduce warranty disputes; and ultimately deliver quality built projects to our Owners.<\/p>\n

Below are a few research studies of construction rework and the impact on the construction industry. Relevant statements from the studies have been copied to demonstrate the cost of rework financially, as well as to the project schedule. Additional studies have identified prevention recommendations including employee quality training. For a full list of related rework studies and how rework has affected the construction industry, please reference the QST website at d3v2testing.qualitysafetytimes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Publication title: Rethinking Construction\n