Qualidade em obras públicas: um estudo comparativo entre as metodologias Seis Sigma, ISO 9000 e PBQP-H no RN

In Brazil the theme quality in public construction has been widely discussed in the early 1990s, with the creation of the Brazilian Program of Quality and Productivity for the Habitat (PBQP-H) which is strongly influenced by the wave of studies on issues of quality in the world, such as the ISO 9000. Over the years, other approaches have emerged and been consolidated, evolving from market and customer´s needs. An example is the Six Sigma methodology. This study aims to examine the Six Sigma, ISO 9000 and PBQP-H methodologies, noting the common elements, differences, gaps and how the methods are complementary, so that with the ongoing work, proposed initiatives can be developed to improve the quality that enables its application in public construction. Still aiming to optimize the deployment of the proposed initiatives, it was performed an analysis of ISO 9001 and PBPQ-H certifications in Brazil and in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, with respect to the construction industry and a case study to identify the factors that influence the adoption of initiatives to improve quality, and check if the selected construction company is prepared to implement the proposed initiatives. This research is characterized as exploratory and applied, with literature review and a case study. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire and the statistical analysis used a multidimensional scaling method. The conclusion is that the methodologies are compatible and complementary, and their integration could potentialize the goals set. It was identified that the state of Rio Grande do Norte has a few number of certifications in construction. Nine initiatives are proposed for implementation at construction companies. In the case study it was found that the studied company would be able to implement the suggestions proposed and the requirement for certification by clients and funding institutions influence the adoption of quality improvement initiatives. This result confirms the literature which states that top management support is crucial for the successful implementation of quality methodologies

La regulación económica como complemento de las licitaciones en las concesiones de obras públicas

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La Conferencia de Ministros de Transportes, Comunicaciones y Obras Públicas de América del Sur: antecedentes de su creación

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Problemática energética en el Istmo Centroamericano: algunos aspectos socioeconómicos y políticos: versión preliminar

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III Reunión ordinaria de la Conferencia de Ministros de Transportes, Comunicaciones y Obras Públicas de América del Sur.

Entre el 6 y el 8 de noviembre de 1996, se llevó a cabo en Montevideo, Uruguay, la Tercera Reunión Ordinaria de la Conferencia de Ministros de Transportes, Comunicaciones y Obras Públicas de América del Sur. Contó con la participación de representantes de Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Perú, Uruguay y Venezuela. En calidad de observadores asistieron representantes de la Asociación Latinoamericana de Agencias de Carga Aérea y Transporte (ALACAT), la Asociación Latinoamericana de Ferrocarriles (ALAF), la Asociación Latinoamericana de Integración (ALADI), la Asociación Latinoamericana del Transporte Automotor por Carreteras (ALATAC), el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL), la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Comercio y el Desarrollo (UNCTAD), la Federación Internacional de Caminos y Agencia Alemana de Cooperación Técnica (IRF/GTZ), además de otros representantes tanto del sector privado como del sector público.