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Quality Assurance
Five Golden Rules to Ensure Quality in Construction MIDDLE EAST
Ibrahim Imam, co-founder, groupco-CEO, CEO MENA & APAC at PlanRadar, outlines how contractors can take steps improve quality assurance on their projects
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he UAE construction industry is comprised of various sectors including commercial, residential, industrial, geotechnical, infrastructure, as well as energy and utilities. According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, the UAE July 2022 | MEConstructionNews.com
construction industry is expected to reach a value of USS$133.53 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 4.69% over the forecast period from now to 2027. By 2050, close to 68% of the world’s population will be residing in urban environments and hence the need to focus on smart cities and sustainable construction is now felt more than ever. According to the UAE Vision 2030, Sustainable Development Goals have been proposed to sectors like industry, innovation & infrastructure, sustainable cities & communities, etc. In order to achieve these goals, it is of utmost importance to accelerate implementation of quality assurance in UAE construction projects. In today’s day and age, modern construction companies face fierce competition to stay ahead of the curve and to be able to capture market share in this ever-evolving world. To be able to achieve this, qualified contractors are under tremendous pressure to adapt and aid the construction professionals with
the right tools to be able to deliver the job timely and efficiently as well as establish their offering to potential customers as well as position themselves as a strong partner to deliver the right product with not only right price but also with reliability over high quality of completed projects. When quality construction is not focused on from the beginning, it results in cosmetic defects to structural failures, and everything in between which then leads to project delays that can cost the companies up to 20% more than the estimated cost. By creating ‘rules’ for minimum quality that are set as standards for specific projects or within the entire organisation, project delays due to unforeseen errors can be prevented in advance. Here, not only the right choice and quality of materials or the right equipment play a major role, but also the standardisation of processes in project management up to clear guidelines for health and safety come into play. By building quality into decisionmaking throughout the projects, companies can be confident that
Setting standards If quality construction is not focused on from the beginning, it can lead to project delays that can dramatically increase estimated costs.
68% of the world’s population will be residing in urban environments by 2050
