Integrating quality systems in construction projects: The Chilean case

International Journal of Project Management

Volumn 17, Issue 5, 1999, Pages 317-322

  Serpell, Alfredo ^a  

^a PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE   (Chile)

Author keywords

Construction procurement; Construction projects; ISO 9000; Owners' requirements; Quality systems

Indexed keywords

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY; CONTRACTS; QUALITY ASSURANCE; STANDARDS;

QUALITY SYSTEMS;

PROJECT MANAGEMENT;

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY; IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS; QUALITY CONTROL;

CHILE;

EID: 0032769088     PISSN: 02637863     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0263-7863(98)00048-9     Document Type: Article

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