A working group of about 45 persons met in Washington, DC, to expore further the vision, mission, and objectives of the Q * C.

In the interests of being inclusive, the following represents an unedited draft of the summary results of the group's efforts. We want your input,so please comment back directly to the contacts noted below.

The draft summary results follow:

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Vision:

Consistent quality with highly satisfied stakeholders in the globally competitive built-environment.

Mission:

Achieve implementation of a value-added ISO 9000 based quality management system for the benefit of partners within the built-environment.

Objectives:

1. Promote industry-wide understanding of the ISO 9000 QA Models.
2. Indentify/engage stakeholders ( owners, etc.).
3. Develop strategic implementation framework.
4. Improve the ASQC Design & Construction Division's Interpretative Guide, First Edition, April 1995.
5. Identify/overcome institutional barriers.
6. Define/enhance the Q * C structure.
7. Encourage Compliance.
8. Measure and report application outcomes.
9. Recognize/promote success.

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The above draft notes are the result of a consensus of the working group's thinking, subject to being edited, and distributed by the Q * C's Steering Council.

The above draft notes of the day's work are made available to you for your thoughtful feedback, and suggestions for improvement,to guide the editing and "Next step" determinations of the Steering Council.

Submit Feedback To Anyone Noted Below:

• Marla McIntyre
• Jim Pierce
• Mike Benson
• Bill Hayden, Jr.

Cheers.

Bill Hayden Jr.