ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ON UNPAVED ROADS CONSTRUCTION IN OROMIA ROADS CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISE

Abstract

Attaining good quality in any construction projects such as unpaved roads constructions in particular have positive impacts to end users or society. This research was also aimed at assessing, identifying and documenting the status of the unpaved roads construction quality at Oromia Roads Construction Enterprise (ORCE). This was involved identifying the main problems and point out where the scope lies for improving and by what means this is possible to do. To begin with, a literature review has been undertaken in order to analyze After having analyzed the data, a questionnaire was designed and distributed to construction professionals, who are working with clients, contractors, consultants, funding agents, consumers (end users) and related stakeholders. Finally, based on the analysis of the results, the main problem of the construction parties involved in project works of Oromia Roads Construction Enterprise is that culture of implementing quality principles, procedures and assurance (control) are underestimated. The research revealed that there seems to be a gap in training the employees by their employer in the implementation of the quality management system. In order to improve road construction quality, extensive training and education on quality control and management should be given to the professionals frequently