Risk Assessment Tools Other Than FMEA for Quality Improvement in the Construction Industry – An Overview
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N. Sivapiran
Ph.D. Research Scholar (Business Administration), Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars’ Senthikumara Nadar College, Tamil Nadu - 626 001
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2684-2251
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G. Murugesan
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Business Administration, Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars’ Senthikumara Nadar College, Tamil Nadu - 626 001
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4350-4289
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https://doi.org/10.17010/ijce/2025/v8i2/175869Keywords:
Construction industry, risk assessment tools.Publication Chronology: Paper Submission Date : July 25, 2025 ; Paper sent back for Revision : August 4, 2025 ; Paper Acceptance Date : August 12, 2025 ; Paper Published Online : December 5, 2025
Abstract
Quality is one among the most imperative aspects in all walks of life. Construction industry is no exemption. Effective project management guarantees that each aspect of the project aligns with the initial design and specifications. In fact, quality is the prime of all issues as human lives depend on the quality of the building. Emphasizing safety standards not only shelters workers but also contributes to the overall excellence of the construction process. For enhanced construction, risk free working environment is essential. There exists an array of tools to assess and thereby, reduce risk. Each tool has unique strengths and focuses on different aspects of risk and quality management. The authors have explored into the diverse risk assessment tools that may be adopted in the industry of construction.
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