Assessment of the effectiveness of quality management practices in management of reinforced concrete structures in Ghana.

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dc.contributor.authorSiayor, Bright Delali
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dc.date.accessioned2021-06-29T11:42:25Z
dc.date.accessioned2023-04-19T04:09:47Z
dc.date.available2021-06-29T11:42:25Z
dc.date.available2023-04-19T04:09:47Z
dc.date.issued2021-06-29
dc.descriptionA 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. en_US
dc.description.abstractThe 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, Quen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipKNUSTen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.knust.edu.gh/handle/123456789/14187
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.subjectQuality Managemenen_US
dc.subjectQualityen_US
dc.subjectQualityen_US
dc.subjectReinforced Concreteen_US
dc.titleAssessment of the effectiveness of quality management practices in management of reinforced concrete structures in Ghana.en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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