Quality Assessment System ln Construction (QLASSIC) is an independent and objective method to measure and evaluate the workmanship quality of construction works based on the relevant approved standards. It enables the workmanship quality between construction projects to be relatively and quantitatively compared.

QLASSIC can serve as a tool for industry players to benchmark their quality performance against the industry standards. It can also serve as a quality yardstick for the construction industry.

More and more industry players had used the system, however yet to reach wider spectrum of industry segment.

QLASSIC Training Programs

QLASSIC training programs, educate construction professionals on evaluating workmanship quality based on the CIS 7 standard. Programs include QLASSIC Awareness Courses (1 day) and QLASSIC Assessor Course (Levels 1-3).

Key Aspects of QLASSIC Training

• Purpose: To benchmark construction quality, reduce defects, and train certified assessors.
• Focus Areas: Architectural works, Basic M&E Fittings works, and External works based on CIS 7 standard.
• Course Types:
  • QLASSIC Awareness Course: A 1-day course providing a comprehensive overview of the QLASSIC system and standards.
  • QLASSIC Assessor Course (Level 1 & 2): Training for professionals aiming to become accredited assessors.
  • Level 3 (Assessment): Final stage to become a certified QLASSIC industry assessor or QLASSIC CIS7 practitioners
• Certification & Benefits: Successful completion of assessor training enables participants to become certified industry assessors, with courses often offering CIDB CCD points.

Generally the concept of QLASSIC assessments are as follows:

1. Pre-determined Sampling
   • prior to the site assessments, the assessor shall calculate the sampling size based on the specified sampling guideline.
2. Site inspection
   • to assess the constructed works at site against the industry standard.
3. One-time Assessment
   • there are no re-assessment of works that are rectified.
4. Third Party Assessment
   • assessment shall be carried out by an independent & certified assessors

The Quality programme was designed and developed to enable the user to achieve any or combination of the following objective:

• to benchmark the level of quality of the construction industry.
• to establish a standard and system to assess construction quality.
• to be established as a KPI to assess the quality performance of
  contractors.
• to compile and analyse data for continuous improvement of
  construction quality.

Generally the scope of this standard covers on workmanship quality and not on material quality, design quality or aesthetic preference.

This standard is divided into 4 main components:

• Architectural works
• Basic Mechanical & Electrical Fittings works
• External works