Quality Cost and Rework Register

When you need it

Use this register when defects, nonconformities, or corrective work generate identifiable losses and the project needs a reconciled view of failure costs, evidenced recoveries, and remaining uncertainty without double-counting normal expenditure.

What it helps you decide

It links quality-related losses to source evidence and package records, helping management understand the cost of recurring failures and prioritize improvement while keeping cost verification separate from disputed contractual responsibility or recovery entitlement.

How to complete it

1. Record Entry ID, Date, Package and NCR reference, Cost category, and Work or loss description, using separate entries where the cost basis materially differs.
2. Enter Currency and Recorded cost once against Cost evidence reference, distinguishing estimates from evidenced expenditure and checking that invoices and component costs are not duplicated.
3. Record Recovery recorded only from evidenced credits or recoveries, then maintain Verification status and Responsible role so disputed or unverified entries remain visible during reconciliation.

Who prepares and reviews it

A cost controller or quality-cost coordinator normally maintains it with quality, commercial, finance, and construction contributors. Responsible cost owners reconcile evidence, while authorized commercial roles separately assess liability, claims, and any proposed recovery under the contract.