A Study On Factor Influencing Quality In Construction

Abstract

Construction projects play a vital role in the development of our nation. Quality is one of the important features in all projects. Success parameter in construction greatly depends on the quality performance. In construction projects lack of quality results in delays, cost overrun and unsafe structure. This research mainly focuses on identifying and scrutinizing the factors that affects quality in construction. From literature review the main factors that affect quality of construction is identify. A questionnaire survey is to be carried out in various companies and rank them by Relative Importance Index. Using that data the major factors that affecting the quality have to be identified. Then conduct T-test using SPSS package to analyze the data to find out the significant difference between the ranking of contracting and consulting companies towards the importance of quality factors. Finally from the results suitable suggestions was given to the companies for improving their product quality.