Factors Affecting Quality Control in Building Construction

Abstract

challenges exist of Poor construction quality requiring positive and prompt attention from stakeholders in the construction industry. Standards are not adhered to and clients are, many times, dissatisfied with projects executed. Stakeholders in the construction industry have different perceptions of quality control; this has contributed to the quality of construction projects in Nigeria leading to increasing cases of building collapse. This study focuses on the factors that hinder the adherence to quality control in construction projects and the perceptions of stakeholders on quality control in the FCT. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to 30 construction companies and 116 stakeholders in both the FCT, focus group discussions were also held with relevant authorities. It was observed that; 30.17% of the respondents believed that greedy contractors are the main factor responsible for non-adherence to quality, 12.07% have the opinion that inadequate regulatory framework is the most important factor. To other (23.28%), quackery is the hindrance to quality, 19.83% opined that insufficient quality control laboratories/personnel is the main cause, while 14.66% believed that inadequate budgetary allocation is responsible for nonadherence to quality. This study concluded by suggesting that; reprimanding building designers, contractors and approving agencies for defects in building projects and violation of building regulations will go a long way in reducing this menace. Also, appropriate Agencies/Institutions should withdraw the licenses of erring professionals, there should be strict site supervision and enforcement of quality control measures by relevant agencies especially in the states.