Inside Federal Quality Control with Renee & Greg Glendenning

In this episode of GovCon Unscripted, Chelsea welcomes Renee and Greg Glendenning of Quality Control University, construction educators and QC experts with more than 30 years in the federal contracting industry.They break down what QC actually requires on federal construction projects, the most common mistakes that cost contractors time and money, and what inspectors are really looking for during site visits.On this episode, we discuss:What QC really requires on federal construction projectsWhy most contractors fail before they even step on siteQC pitfalls that cause delays, rework, or non-complianceWhat federal inspectors check beyond the paperworkWhy documentation determines whether QC passes or failsHow proper training protects contractors from costly mistakesTimestamps:[00:00] – Introducing Renee and Greg[03:10] – What QC actually means for federal contractors[07:20] – QC mistakes contractors don’t realize they’re making[11:45] – Why documentation is the backbone of compliance[16:30] – What inspectors really look for[21:55] – The role of a trained QC Manager[27:40] – Building QC systems that prevent rework[33:15] – Lessons from decades in federal construction[38:00] – Final advice for contractors before bidding Links & Resources:QC University WebsiteChelsea's LinkedIn ProfileRenee’s LinkedInGreg Glendenning's LinkedInQC University YouTubeInstagram – Quality Control CollectiveTikTok – QC Collective🎧 Listen now on:🔹 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/govcon-unscripted/id1766384482🔹 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NL0kFAvmgECLTJpUZYNHyLike and follow us:🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GovConUnscriptedUS🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/govconunscriptedpodcast/🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/govcon-unscripted/posts/🔹 Join our #govcon #community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14618490/New to GovCon? Here's a guide for you:https://share.hsforms.com/288nO18bsRCCmdJZL66pClwbzmvx21 AI Prompts to Supercharge Your GovCon BD Engine:https://collaborativecompositions.com/21-ai-prompts-to-supercharge-your-govcon-bd-engine/