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Oct 23 Virtual Meeting with Dr. M.A. Karim
- Topic: Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Construction Industry
- Presenter: Dr. M. A. Karim, Founding Chair and Professor, University of West Florida Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
- Date: Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
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About the Presentation
This presentation emphasizes the importance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) in ensuring safety, compliance, efficiency, and client satisfaction in construction projects. This presentation will focus on QA establishing systematic processes, standards, and documentation to prevent errors, while QC emphasizes inspection, testing, and monitoring to detect and correct deviations during construction. This presentation also will elaborate on how QA and QC together improve efficiency, minimize rework, enhance safety, reduce costs, and ensure long-term durability of constructed facilities. It is expected that mastery of these practices equips engineers and managers to deliver projects that meet performance, safety, and sustainability requirements.
By the end of this presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Define the roles and differences between QA and QC.
- Highlight the importance of quality management for safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Explain the key components of QA/QC systems in construction.
- Showcase real-world applications, tools, and technologies used in QA/QC.
- Identify common challenges in implementing QA/QC and suggest practical solutions.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and integrated quality practices across teams.
Presenter Biography
Dr. M. A. Karim brings over 35 years of experience in teaching, research, government regulation, and consulting in civil and environmental engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Cleveland State University and has served in academic and regulatory roles across institutions like BUET, VDEQ, Trine University, Kennesaw State, and currently, the University of West Florida, where he is the founding chair of the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. A registered professional engineer and ABET commissioner, Dr. Karim is a Fellow of ASCE and a Board Certified Environmental Engineer. His research focuses on soil and sediment remediation, waste management, and sustainable construction materials.