Abstract:
The building industry, essential to economic growth, struggles to maintain quality. The
Urban institutional and infrastructure development (UIIDP) of Mizan Aman Town has
struggled to ensure quality in its construction projects, resulting in higher costs and poor
performance. Quality discrepancies have caused construction project delays, cost
overruns, and poor work under UIIDP, requiring greater defect reduction and maintenance
costs. These obstacles obstruct project management and program success. The study
identified and examined the factors that affect quality assurance in UIIDP construction
projects and ways to improve quality control.
Investigated project factor correlations using explanatory descriptive research, surveyed
UIIDP clients, consultants, and contractors, evaluated quality assurance variables using
RII scores, and used correlation analysis to investigate variable relationships. The
research presented important factors that hinder quality assurance, which were classified
as material-related, technical-related, and management-related. The principal obstacles
were inappropriate contractor selection, incomplete drawings, and substandard materials.
Poor quality of building construction projects resulted in escalated modification expenses,
reduced end-user satisfaction, and disputes among stakeholders. In order to guarantee
quality, it was imperative to implement strategic site supervision, engage contractors with
extensive experience, and furnish detailed specifications.
The study reviled that Contractor selection, technical specifications, and material quality
must be focused on improving UIIDP construction project quality assurance. This study
emphasizes the significance of comprehensive evaluation, stakeholder participation, and
planning to address poor quality in UIIDP. Use detailed material quality assessments,
technical standards, and contractor selection criteria to improve quality assurance in
future UIIDP projects. Quality assurance could also be enhanced through specialized
training and stakeholder participation. The study bridges conceptual building principles
and their visible application in the unique socio-economic and environmental conditions
of Mizan Aman Town.
