ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE IN THE BUILDING DELIVERY PROCESS IN ENUGU, ENUGU STATE
Abstract
The building delivery process involves various stages, from conceptualization and design to construction and completion; ensuring quality at every stage is crucial for achieving durable, safe and functional buildings. This study aimed to assess the impact of quality assurance in the building delivery process in Enugu, with a view to recommend measures for enhancing the quality of the current state of building delivery process in Enugu. Objectives were developed, they include; to examine the current quality assurance methods implemented in building construction within Enugu, to evaluate the impact of quality assurance methods in building construction in Enugu, to identify the challenges encountered in implementing quality assurance in building construction in Enugu and to recommend measures for enhancing quality assurance in building construction in Enugu. The research adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study were the construction professionals (builders, architects, structural engineers, contractors and project managers) in the study area. Recommendations were made based on these findings, it included: strengthening regulatory framework, promoting cost-effective quality assurance and enhancing training and education.
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