Authors :
Sulthan Badharudeen; N. Kavitha
Volume/Issue :
Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/5ev326hh
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun1696
Note : A published paper may take 4-5 working days from the publication date to appear in PlumX Metrics, Semantic Scholar, and ResearchGate.
Note : Google Scholar may take 30 to 40 days to display the article.
Abstract :
The Indian construction industry, a cornerstone of national infrastructure and economic growth, faces persistent
challenges in implementing robust quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) practices. This paper explores QA/QC
methodologies through an in-depth case study of a residential project in Kochi, Kerala, identifying implementation gaps and
offering practical recommendations. By aligning with Indian Standards (IS) and the National Building Code (NBC) 2016,
this study emphasizes the significance of structured quality management systems, regular material testing, skilled labor
training, and effective documentation. The findings advocate for an industry-wide shift towards proactive QA strategies
under Total Quality Management (TQM) frameworks.
Keywords :
Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Construction, Indian Standards, TQM, Material Testing, Documentation, Skilled Labor.
References :
- Bureau of Indian Standards. (2000). IS 456: Plain and reinforced concrete – Code of practice.
- Bureau of Indian Standards. (2011). IS 15915: Quality in construction – Code of practice.
- Bureau of Indian Standards. (2016). National Building Code of India 2016.
- Gahlot, P. S., & Dhir, B. M. (2016). Construction planning and management. New Delhi: McGraw Hill Education.
- Gupta, P. K. (2015). Quality assurance and quality control in construction. New Delhi: Khanna Publishers.
- Jha, K. N. (2015). Construction project management: Theory and practice. New Delhi: Pearson Education
- Jagannath, K. S. (2014). Construction technology. Laxmi Publications
- Chitkara, M. (2016). Construction project management. Chitkara University Press
The Indian construction industry, a cornerstone of national infrastructure and economic growth, faces persistent
challenges in implementing robust quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) practices. This paper explores QA/QC
methodologies through an in-depth case study of a residential project in Kochi, Kerala, identifying implementation gaps and
offering practical recommendations. By aligning with Indian Standards (IS) and the National Building Code (NBC) 2016,
this study emphasizes the significance of structured quality management systems, regular material testing, skilled labor
training, and effective documentation. The findings advocate for an industry-wide shift towards proactive QA strategies
under Total Quality Management (TQM) frameworks.
Keywords :
Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Construction, Indian Standards, TQM, Material Testing, Documentation, Skilled Labor.
