Assessment of the effectiveness of quality management practices in management of reinforced concrete structures in Ghana.
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2021-06-29
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Abstract
The construction industry is a highly lucrative industry, which has attracted a large spectrum of
investors and person of interest. Poor quality in reinforced concrete can result in life threating
consequences and a threat to public safety. The research aims at exploring the effective quality
management practices in project management for reinforced Concrete Structures in the
construction industry. The aim of the research were met with these set objectives, to first of all
identify the quality standards related to the construction industry, and secondly, to examine the
barriers that impede quality control and assurance while executing construction projects through
which we can assess how quality management can improve quality control and assurance during
the construction of reinforced concrete structures. A quantitative research approach was used using
a sample size of 85 to undertake this study, through which questionnaires was used to collect
relevant data from construction project participants such as; Project/Construction Managers,
Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Clerks of Works, and Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Mangers. The data sought from the respondents was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The
analysis of data revealed that quality management systems were of less use to most D1K1 and
D2K2 contractors and the poor adherence to quality standards as well as no ISO certification of
most firms. Most firms practiced quality management by the use of experienced personnel with
vast practical expertise. There was a much narrowed perception of what quality meant. The study
was limited to predominantly D1K1 contractors and D2K2 contractors. The study emphasized that,
commitment from top management was paramount to the maintenance of quality, and the periodic
training of a project team participants not withstanding their level of skill or knowledge and
involvement in the project.iv
Keywords: Quality, Quality Management, Quality Control, Qu
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A thesis submitted to the Department of Construction Technology and Management, College of
Art and Built Environment, Kwame Nkrumah university of Science and Technology, Kumasi in
partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Award Degree of
Master of Science in Project Management.
Keywords
Quality Managemen, Quality, Quality, Reinforced Concrete