Study of Projects Quality in Construction industry in Thi-Qar City, Iraq
Keywords:
Project management, Project quality, Construction quality management
Abstract
This study examines the quality of construction projects in Thi-Qar city, located in southern Iraq, in the context of ongoing challenges such as political instability, inadequate funding, and managerial inefficiencies. Despite the critical role of construction in regional development, limited research has addressed the specific factors affecting project quality in this region. To address this gap, the study aims to identify key quality challenges by categorizing them into financial and economic, managerial and operational, and external factors. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, the research highlights issues such as insufficient contractor experience, poor operational decisions, and limited adoption of modern construction technologies. The findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions by local authorities to comprehensively address these challenges, offering actionable insights to enhance project outcomes and support sustainable development in the region.
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[15] L. Jraisat, L. Jreisat, and C. Hattar, "Quality in Construction Management: An Exploratory Study," International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, vol. 33, no. 7, pp. 920–941, 2016.
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[23] S. S. Salvi and S. S. Kerkar, "Quality Assurance and Quality Control for Project Effectiveness in Construction and Management," International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 26–29, 2020.
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2024-11-28
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Adulridha, N. A. (2024). Study of Projects Quality in Construction industry in Thi-Qar City, Iraq. Central Asian Journal of Theoretical and Applied Science, 5(7), 654-661. Retrieved from https://cajotas.centralasianstudies.org/index.php/CAJOTAS/article/view/1519
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