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Michael Welz, CSI, CDT | Quality Assurance Director

Mike began his association with Bernardon in 1986. As Quality Assurance Director, his
chief responsibilities include helping to maintain quality assurance procedures for the
firm in order to build high quality into the construction design process and lessen the
reliance on last-minute error detection. He also maintains a high level of experience and
proficiency in building construction detailing, familiarity with AIA and CSI documents,
and fluency with building code applications and industry-wide trends and innovations. His
experience as an on-site representative, working closely with Owners and Construction
Managers and maintaining document and specification compliancy during construction,
has given him a unique understanding of the key considerations to look for during the
QA process.

Bernardon’s Quality Assurance Program is has several parts and the final
review is an item-by-item, multi-step procedure of reviewing and checking the
documents. This process is performed on each element of the documents and
coordinated with all trades. Quality is managed through milestones identified Education
in the design process, allowing a thorough document review prior to issuing. Bachelor of Architecture,
Quality Control/Quality Assurance milestones include: Drexel University

Schematic Design Review Registrations & Certifications
The Quality Assurance Manager’s initial involvement begins by working with Certified Construction Documents
the design team at the schematic design phase. At this point, the initial design Technologist (CDT), Construction
is evaluated and reviewed. Any research required by unique project requirements Specifications Institute (CSI)
are identified and performed by the project team under the review of the Quality Certified Accessibility Inspector/
Assurance Manager.
Plans Examiner, International
Code Council (ICC)
Design Development Review
The project design and production team, in conjunction with the Quality Assurance U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Manager and the firm Principals, expand the scope of technical review to specific Construction Quality Management
materials and building systems planned for the project. Project-specific consultant for Contractors
coordination interface areas are identified and a process is developed to address
these issues during the course of construction document production.

Construction Document Review
During the Construction Documents phase, a full discipline project review is
undertaken. The interdisciplinary team approach verifies that the construction
plans and all aspects of technical development and specifications are on-track.
All interior and exterior materials and engineering systems are finalized by each
discipline.

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