INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING,
MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS)
ISSN 2278-2540 | DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS | Volume XV, Issue IV, April 2026
Impact of Proactive Quality Management Practices on Construction
Project Performance
Aakash Shah
1
, Jayraj Solanki
2
, Darshan Shah
3
, V. M. Patel
4
1
Student, Department of Civil Engineering, U. V. Patel College of Engineering, Ganpat University,
Kherva, Mehsana
2
Head PG & Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, U. V. Patel College of Engineering,
Ganpat University, Kherva, Mehsana
3
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, U. V. Patel College of Engineering, Ganpat
University, Kherva, Mehsana
4
Asso. Executive Dean & Professor, Core Engineering Programs, U. V. Patel College of Engineering,
Ganpat University, Kherva, Mehsana
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2026.150400114
Received: 26 April 2026; Accepted: 2 May 2026; Published: 20 May 2026
ABSTRACT
Quality management is an essential aspect of ensuring that construction projects are completed successfully.
Conventional approaches to quality control tend to be reactive since defects are detected after completion, which
necessitates rework, wasted materials, higher costs, and delayed schedules. To address such problems, the
construction sector is gradually embracing proactive quality management techniques that aim at preventing
defects and enhancing performance continuously.
The present study examines the effects of proactive quality management techniques on the performance of
construction projects. Specifically, the study addresses preventative inspections, method statements and quality
checklists, and worker and engineer training programs. In this research, a mixed-method design was utilized,
comprising questionnaires, interviews, site visits, and analysis of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). The
gathered data was analyzed using percentage analysis, Relative Importance Index (RII), and ranking techniques.
The results show that preventive inspections play a crucial role in recognizing any flaws in the early stages of
development, whereas the use of method statements and quality checklists brings about consistency in
construction operations. However, it was determined that training and skill development programs had the most
significant contribution to productivity levels, quality of workmanship, and eliminating recurrent flaws. This
study suggests that quality management approaches play an essential role in improving construction performance
by decreasing the occurrence of defects, minimizing rework, reducing the cost of poor quality (CoPQ), and
increasing productivity.
INTRODUCTION
The construction industry is a key contributor to economic development and infrastructure growth; however, it
is also one of the most challenging sectors to manage due to the involvement of multiple stakeholders, complex
execution processes, and high dependency on human resources. Construction projects frequently face quality-
related problems such as defective workmanship, non-compliance with specifications, repeated repairs, and
productivity losses, which ultimately affect project cost, schedule, and client satisfaction.
In many construction projects, quality control is traditionally carried out after completion of work, making it
reactive in nature. This approach leads to identification of defects at a late stage, resulting in rework, wastage of
materials, disruption of workflow, and loss of productivity. To overcome these limitations, modern construction