Factors influencing construction quality in Ghana: Comparison of designer’s and contractor’s perspectives
| dc.contributor.author | Dzidzornu, Richard K. | |
| dc.contributor.author | ||
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-06-22T09:58:13Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-04-19T03:39:36Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-06-22T09:58:13Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-04-19T03:39:36Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021-06-22 | |
| dc.description | A thesis submitted to the Department of Construction Technology and Management, College of Art and Built Environment in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | In the construction industry, projects are mostly anticipated to establish an equilibrium amongst project time, cost and quality. Achieving quality when carrying out construction project is the ultimate objective among others to every stakeholder. Quality of construction execution plays a crucial role in determining the acceptance of construction project by clients and resultant contractual payment levels. This has enlighten construction industry stakeholders to be conscious of quality as a relevant objective in attaining client satisfaction and achieving competitive advantage. In this thesis, by gathering relevant research findings, aims to investigate factors influencing construction quality in Ghana from perspectives of the designer and contractor. Four objectives were set on which literature review was conducted which includes: determining whether designers and contractors equally consider design quality important in setting the overall quality of project, identifying the causes of poor construction quality in Ghana, identifying whether there are difference in the perspectives of designers and contractors on the causes of poor construction quality and identifying potential solutions to improve construction quality. Quantitative method was adopted in which survey questionnaires were administered to respondents to gather primary data obtaining a sample size of 52. The analytical tool utilized was Descriptive statistics. The findings of the research indicated that both designers and contractors equally consider design quality important in setting the overall quality of project. Also, Out of the findings of the research conducted, it indicated that: Lack of proper supervision from architects, Use of low quality materials, Change orders, Poor communication among project participants and Poor planning and scheduling are the most significant causes of poor construction quality. More so, it was established that Good site working conditions with proper inspection, Constructability of design, Competence and experience of project team members, Quality materials in construction and Efficient teamwork and cooperation are the most significant potential solutions to improve construction quality. It was recommended that designers must be encouraged to put in their best during the designing stage of construction projects since design quality is important in setting the overall quality of a project. Moreover, contractors must also be engaged in designing stage of project to contribute to feasibility and constructability of project design. | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | KNUST | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.knust.edu.gh/handle/123456789/14044 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.subject | Construction quality | en_US |
| dc.subject | Contractor | en_US |
| dc.subject | Designer | en_US |
| dc.subject | Project | en_US |
| dc.title | Factors influencing construction quality in Ghana: Comparison of designer’s and contractor’s perspectives | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
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