Concrete Inspection Melbourne

Concrete Inspection Melbourne (VicRoads Precast Surveillance)

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Concrete Inspection in Melbourne

ProQM’s inspectors are all accredited by NATA for precast, and our scope of accreditation covers the VicRoads requirements.

When the precast supplier is awarded the contract to supply the precast, ProQM is engaged to firstly review their quality management system and ensure that their traceability and Manufacturer’s Data Record (MDR) are populated according to the project requirements. From there, shop drawings and concrete mix designs are reviewed and approved, and an inspection schedule is generated based on the program.

ProQM gives a pre-pour inspection as per Technical Bulletin 47 (TB47), which covers the stressing of pre-stressed elements and ensures all the reinforcement and casting items are as per the design and meet Australian Standards. Post-pour inspections are also completed to ensure components are acceptable for delivery to their relevant project.

Our inspections of precast concrete involve multiple tests to check the quality of the ingredients before the concrete reaches construction site installation. Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Testers and radiographic testing are also used to test the concrete’s homogeneity and identify any voids, cracks, or other internal defects that may be present. Upon ensuring that the concrete mix used is up to standard, inspectors will check that the proper formwork is used to pour the concrete followed by reinforcing and protecting the finished concrete.

Elements that are inspected by ProQM for various projects include pre-stressed super-T beams, pre-stressed L-beams, crossheads, columns, barriers, parapets, match casting, and various other specific elements for various infrastructure projects across Victoria.

If you are looking for a reliable and experienced concrete inspector, request an inspection or contact us today.

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Welding Inspection

ProQM understand the essential need for welding inspection to ensure that welded joints are up to Australian Standards.

Concrete Inspection

With over thousands of precast pre pour inspections, ProQM has extensive experience in many projects varying in types and complexity.

Coating Inspection

Coatings provide an integral part to a construction element, durability and corrosion protection is paramount to preserving your investment.

Quality/Safety Auditing

Quality auditing provides a screen shot of how well a Quality system is working.

Quality & Safety Systems

ProQM understand that building a quality system that is suited for your project or company is imperative.

WHY PROQM EXISTS?

Over our time, working for some of the largest construction companies in Australia, as quality professionals, we constantly see small quality assurance departments expending their valuable staff members to visit their suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with their project requirements, quite often leaving a hole within their team..

We believe that outsourcing these requirements to a company that has the expertise and knowledge, works efficiently and effectively and shares the same goals and values that you do, will enable your team to continue to focus on their roles within your company’s scope of work. We are committed to impartiality in carrying out all activities especially during inspections, proactively managing potential conflicts of interest and ensuring objectivity. Impartiality, confidentiality and independence are fundamental values within our business.

ProQM is passionate about our support and culture, and want to share our vision with you.

At the end of the day, Quality Inspections and Quality Control will save you money.

ProQM provided the project with professional services including highly competent and friendly inspectors. The result of their involvement was a facility that maintained the utmost compliance, as well as a higher quality product for the end user. Furthermore, the industry knowledge of the inspectors engaged by ProQM provided the LS Precast team with advice that has resulted in improved processes.

Ahead of onsite installation, ProQM highlighted issues and proposed solutions to ensure compliance to the required standards and specifications. They also coordinated with site engineers and managed ProQM resources on site to accommodate the installation program, sign off hold points on time, and ensure there were no delays in production. Because of ProQM's thorough inspection and surveillance, no reworks were needed.

ProQM provided the project with peace of mind, knowing that offsite manufacturing was being monitored to the highest quality. Their involvement also provided our clients with security and certainty that the project would be delivered on time and as per the program, without potential impacts from defects delaying the construction schedule. This ultimately enabled the project to ensure compliance with Australian Standards and the Project Quality Management Plan, while at the same time going above and beyond to ensure the highest quality products were being produced for the project. ProQM’s personnel were also friendly and always available for a conversation or inspection when required.