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Quality Assurance and Compliance Management in International Construction Projects: A Construction Management Perspective
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Quality Assurance and Compliance
Abstract
International construction projects operate within highly complex regulatory, contractual, and organizational environments, where quality assurance and compliance management play a critical role in determining project success. Unlike domestic projects, international developments are subject to multiple legal frameworks, diverse quality standards, and heightened scrutiny from regulators, clients, and financial stakeholders. In such contexts, quality and compliance cannot be effectively managed through inspection-based or checklist-driven approaches alone. This paper argues that quality assurance and compliance in international construction projects are fundamentally construction management challenges rather than purely technical or administrative functions. By examining quality and compliance through a management-oriented lens, the study highlights the importance of leadership, governance, and integrated decision-making in achieving consistent performance across borders. The paper critiques traditional quality control models and emphasizes the need for proactive, system-based management approaches. The study proposes a construction management framework that integrates quality assurance and compliance into core project processes throughout the lifecycle. The framework emphasizes early planning, governance clarity, risk-based decision-making, and accountability across multinational project teams and supply chains. By aligning quality and compliance objectives with project strategy, the framework supports improved risk mitigation, organizational learning, and reputational protection in international construction projects. This research contributes to construction management literature by repositioning quality assurance and compliance as strategic management functions essential to international project delivery. It offers practical insights for construction managers, contractors, and developers operating in complex, cross-border construction environments.
Keywords
Quality Assurance Management, Compliance Management in Construction, International Construction Projects, Construction Management Governance, Risk-Based Quality Management
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How to cite this paper
@article{1713651,
author = {Furkan Demircioglu},
title = {Quality Assurance and Compliance Management in International Construction Projects: A Construction Management Perspective},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {1999-2010},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1713651.pdf},
abstract = {International construction projects operate within highly complex regulatory, contractual, and organizational environments, where quality assurance and compliance management play a critical role in determining project success. Unlike domestic projects, international developments are subject to multiple legal frameworks, diverse quality standards, and heightened scrutiny from regulators, clients, and financial stakeholders. In such contexts, quality and compliance cannot be effectively managed through inspection-based or checklist-driven approaches alone. This paper argues that quality assurance and compliance in international construction projects are fundamentally construction management challenges rather than purely technical or administrative functions. By examining quality and compliance through a management-oriented lens, the study highlights the importance of leadership, governance, and integrated decision-making in achieving consistent performance across borders. The paper critiques traditional quality control models and emphasizes the need for proactive, system-based management approaches. The study proposes a construction management framework that integrates quality assurance and compliance into core project processes throughout the lifecycle. The framework emphasizes early planning, governance clarity, risk-based decision-making, and accountability across multinational project teams and supply chains. By aligning quality and compliance objectives with project strategy, the framework supports improved risk mitigation, organizational learning, and reputational protection in international construction projects. This research contributes to construction management literature by repositioning quality assurance and compliance as strategic management functions essential to international project delivery. It offers practical insights for construction managers, contractors, and developers operating in complex, cross-border construction environments.},
keywords = {Quality Assurance Management, Compliance Management in Construction, International Construction Projects, Construction Management Governance, Risk-Based Quality Management},
month = {July},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I1-1713651}
}