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Unravelling causes of defects in construction

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Author

  • Monika Jingmond
  • Robert Ågren

Summary, in English

The purpose of this study is to identify the primary root causes of defects in terms of why they persist in construction, despite the increasing implementation of quality systems. Defects in construction continue to be a source of concern in the construction industry. There have been studies that have tried to identify causes of defects. Although concepts are usually related to organisational factors, previous studies have been carried out on an operational level. There is a well-trodden area within the literature relating to the operational level, but little is known about the causes of defects on a higher, organisational level within construction.

Department/s

  • Construction Management

Publishing year

2015

Language

English

Pages

198-218

Publication/Series

Construction Innovation

Volume

15

Issue

2

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Topic

  • Construction Management

Keywords

  • Cognitive mapping
  • Production process
  • Project management
  • Defects
  • Construction management
  • Organisational effectiveness

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1471-4175