International Journal of Innovative Research and Development

Abstract

Quality is one of the desirable characteristics by all stakeholders in the construction industry. Developing countries need to increase and improve infrastructure as a means to stimulating economic growth without compromising on the quality of projects. The challenge of quality delivery in the construction industry is a world phenomenon and the construction industry in Ghana is no exception.  The objective of this study is to determine the effects of quality delivery in the construction industry on the socio – economic development of Ghana by evaluating the quality management practices and the measures put in place for quality assurance and also compare the ISO system in relation to sample selection in the Golokwati – Wli road construction to meet the dynamic concerns of emerging construction projects in Ghana.  The results indicated that the project had a huge socio - economic influence on the beneficiary communities and Ghana at large. It was revealed that the contractor had an expert quality assurance and control department with good quality management practices, which did a good job and delivered a product to the required quality. The quality control standards of the contractor was found to be in conformity with ISO 9000:2008. It was also found that the project was awarded in parts instead of in full. The study therefore recommends that the Government of Ghana awards contracts in full in order to ensure total quality and value for money.

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