Quality management at all stages of the construction project life cycle

Melnyk, Liliya

Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, 56 Ruska str., Ternopil, 46001, Ukraine

Melnyk, L. Quality management at all stages of the construction project life cycle. Socio-Economic Problems and the State (electronic journal), Vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 123-133. URL: http://sepd.tntu.edu.ua/images/stories/pdf/2025/25mlmplc.pdf

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Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University

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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8844-5490

https://doi.org/10.33108/sepd2025.01.123

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management
quality
project
construction
life cycle
aspects
tasks
violations
documents
requirements

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The article reveals the essence of the concept of “quality” in the context of construction projects, defines the basic principles and tasks of quality management at all stages of the construction project life cycle. The basic definition of quality is interpreted as a “degree of perfection”, while in the field of construction it acquires an objective dimension through the compliance of products with technical specifications, contractual requirements, drawings, norms and standards. It is emphasized that effective quality management involves not only compliance with requirements, but also continuous process improvement through monitoring, risk analysis, audits, and the application of best practices. The article thoroughly analyzes quality as a systemic category that covers all phases of project implementation – from initiation to completion and commissioning. The key aspects of quality management are identified at each phase. In particular, at the stage of construction project initiation, the following are identified: determination of quality requirements; planning of the quality management system; risk assessment and management; selection of approaches and technologies. The pre-investment phase involves: conducting preliminary research; forming a conceptual solution; feasibility study; preparation for project implementation. The implementation phase is presented as a key stage in terms of quality control, because it is at this stage that all previous decisions are materialized. The following aspects are defined here: incoming control of materials and equipment; operational control of work performance; management of quality deviations. The final phase, which includes checking the compliance of the result with the design requirements, testing engineering systems, eliminating defects, and preparing documentation, is considered the culmination of the quality management process, which determines whether the facility will be accepted by the customer without any comments and put into operation on time. The main aspects of this phase are the following: final inspection of the facility; elimination of defects and shortcomings; preparation of final documentation; and handover of the facility to the customer. Typical quality violations at different stages and their consequences for the technical, financial, and organizational efficiency of the project are presented. Thus, the article emphasizes the need for an integrated, continuous approach to quality management at all stages of the construction project life cycle. It is proved that only the systematic and consistent implementation of quality control, monitoring, and improvement measures can achieve high results, ensure compliance with regulations, increase customer satisfaction, and maintain the contractor's competitive advantage. The practical value of the material lies in providing a structured vision of the organization of quality management in construction, which can serve as a basis for developing internal policies and standards for enterprises in the industry.

The authors received no direct funding for this research.

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