The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is offering a training course titled "Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors" to enhance contractor personnel's understanding of Corps of Engineers quality management concepts and procedures. This 11-hour course will take place from October 16 to 17, 2023, at the Davenport Public Library in Iowa, and will cover various instructional areas including quality management planning and construction management practices. There is no cost for the course, but registration is limited to 25 students, with priority given to those working on current contracts within the Mississippi Valley Division. Interested participants should contact Bryce Iwinski at bryce.e.iwinski@usace.army.mil or call 309-794-5812 for registration and further details.

**POC for details and to register:** Bryce Iwinski – Phone: 309-794-5812, Email: bryce.e.iwinski@usace.army.mil

**Course Information:**

Training Length: 11 hours, October 16 - 17

Class Times: 0900 – 1700 October 16, 0900 – 1200 October 17

**Course Location:**

Davenport Public Library – Eastern

6000 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, 52807

Class size limit is 25 students.

**Purpose:** This course familiarizes contractor personnel with Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management concepts and procedures.

**Description:** This training is divided into these areas of instruction: (1) Introduction; (2) Contractor’s Review; (3) Quality Management Planning; (4) Preconstruction Conference and Coordination Meeting; (5) Submittals; (6) Quality Management during Construction; (7) Making the System Work; and (8) the Resident Management System. Each module is further divided into submodules.

**General:** This course is a facilitated video course containing eight modules, which are further divided into submodules. Each module/submodule includes an introduction, a short video clip, and a short reading segment followed by class discussion. This course is designed to involve the student in the learning and teaching process by interaction, relevant examples, and active participation. Students will not be provided a Student Study Guide for the class. To successfully complete this course, the student must be present for **ALL** sessions and achieve a passing grade of 70% on the written test given at the end of the course. A certificate will be issued to all students who satisfactorily complete the course. This certificate is valid for 5 years.

**Course Materials:** You may download a print copy of the Course Materials at the link below. Copies of this material will not be provided for the class. https://www.swg.usace.army.mil/Portals/26/2020%20CQM%20Student%20Study%20Guide.pdf

**Costs:** There will be no charges for this course taught by the District Office.

**Notice:** Any class is subject to cancellation if there are less than 5 confirmed registrants within 1 week of the scheduled date of the class. Priority will be given to those students that are working on current contracts within the Mississippi Valley Division.

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