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Evaluating Construction Quality Management Practices in the Construction Projects of Afghanistan: Research Article

Mohammad Naseer SharifiDepartment of Civil and Industrial Construction, Construction Faculty, Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul, Afghanistan & Ph.D. Student, Department of Structural Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Afghan International Islamic University

Vol 9 No 12 (2025): Volume 9, Issue 12, December 2025 | Pages: 208-214

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 06-01-2026

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Abstract

Many construction projects in Afghanistan have not adopted the requirements and guidelines of construction quality management (CQM) includes quality assurance and quality control, leading to construction quality problems and failing to satisfy final customer demands. This study aims to assess the construction quality management (CQM) practices within the construction projects of Afghanistan, and to propose effective measures for improvement.

Quality management in construction projects encompasses both quality assurance and quality control, which, if implemented properly, improve the quality of construction. However, many hinder effective quality management.

Through a combination of surveys, interviews, and desk research, data were gathered from construction professionals, revealing significant gaps in training and commitment to CQM principles.

After analyzing the data, it came to light that there are currently potential barriers and challenges in attaining the construction quality management requirements in the country, such as insufficient dedication to implementing CQM, coupled with reliance on low-level subcontractors, poor communication, and inadequate training, which contribute to substandard construction quality.

The study concludes with recommendations for better implementation of CQM requirements and guidelines.

Keywords

Construction Quality Management, quality assurance, quality control, subcontracting, construction project


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Mohammad Naseer Sharifi. (2025). Evaluating Construction Quality Management Practices in the Construction Projects of Afghanistan: Research Article. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 9(12), 208-214. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.912032

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