Quality Assurance (QA)
A set of systems and controls put in place to instill confidence that contractual requirements will be met.
Quality assurance involves proactive processes and procedures to ensure that quality requirements are met consistently throughout the project. It focuses on preventing defects and ensuring high standards in design, materials, and workmanship by implementing systematic quality checks and audits.
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Quality assurance involves systematic processes to ensure project standards are consistently met.
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