Producing a high-quality product is vital to build trust and loyalty with customers. A construction ITP assists to create a product that meets customer needs, expectations and requirements. And that's why you need one.
An ITP, or Inspection Test Plan, is a vital planning tool that delivers an effective solution to the when, what and how of inspections for a project. It provides structure and procedural alignment. In addition, an ITP sets up the important preplanning to ensure your outcomes meet the necessary industry or regulatory standards. Here's a great resource for builders - the ITP Construction template pack.
With a structured, uniform approach, multiple team members can use construction ITPs to detail the critical points at various stages of a process when a scheduled inspection and verification must occur. Furthermore, a templated approach is key for the successful progression of a job. The use of Inspection Test Plans ensures the job progresses as it should.
Following a detailed ITP from the beginning to end keeps relevant personnel accountable. Workers responsible for conducting key inspections or tests are required to report on the outcome.
Quality assurance can be achieved for each trade within the construction industry with ISO 9001 quality management standards. Builder Assist templates adhere to this and are populated ready to use. Furthermore, they can be easily downloaded, are user-friendly and easy to edit, have comprehensive instructions, and are easily customised to your brand.
Benefits of a construction ITP
Implementing a construction ITP offers valuable benefits to your project, including:
- Keeping staff accountable: Following a detailed ITP from the beginning to end keeps relevant personnel accountable. Workers responsible for conducting key inspections or tests are required to report on the outcome. It’s important to remember that an inspection or test cannot be revisited if it’s been missed. ITPs aim to ensure missed inspections don’t occur.
- Client-confidence in the team: An Inspection Test Plan also serves as evidence that you provide the highest-quality service to your customer. To progress with your project as planned once inspections are conducted, gives your client full confidence in your team. Furthermore, your dedication to quality and professionalism.
Building customer trust and loyalty
Implement a construction ITP into every project you undertake. It is a fantastic way to increase your likelihood of securing new contracts. It shows you take quality and efficiency seriously across past and present jobs. In addition, it places you in an ideal position to build loyalty with clients, and secure another big project with an existing client.
Using ITPs for current and future projects is worthwhile. But developing your own is time consuming. Builder Assist has made implementing ITPs easy with its range of trade-specific ITP templates and guidelines.
For more about ITPs, you can read our blog ‘What is an ITP in construction’.
ITP Templates
Builder Assist templates are populated ready to use, are instantly downloadable and tailored to each trade. In addition, they provide support with quality assurance in the Australian construction industry.
To speak to our knowledgeable team about further procedures, documents and checklists required for your trade, simply get in touch today, on 1300 278 689 or Contact Us.
Construction ITP - Inspection Test Plans (ITP's)
These Construction Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) are specifically prepared for each building trade to provide support with quality assurance in the workplace.
A construction ITP assists to create a product that meets customer needs, expectations and requirements. And that's why you need one.
An ITP, or Inspection Test Plan, is a vital planning tool that delivers an effective solution to the when what and how of inspections for a project. It provides structure and procedural alignment. In addition, an ITP sets up the important preplanning to ensure your outcomes meet the necessary industry or regulatory standards. Here's a great resource for builders - the ITP Construction template pack.