TY  - JOUR
T1  - Adaptability of ISO Quality Standards in Construction Industry
AU - Akhund, Muhammad Akram AU - Khahro, Shabir Hussain AU - Siddiqui, Fida Hussain AU - Khoso, Ali Raza 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 13
IS  - 4
SP  - 926
EP  - 929
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2018.926.929
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2018.926.929
KW  - Quality management system
KW  -ISO 9000
KW  -construction industry
KW  -Pakistani
KW  -companys
KW  -quality
AB  - Quality Management System (QMS) development is prioritized demand of various firms throughout
the world, especially in developing countries. This study identifies the ISO 9000 quality principles and its level
of implementation in construction firms in Pakistan. These are used globally and accepted as the major
principles of ISO 9000 based on QMS. This study also highlights the barriers in implementing and maintaining
an ISO based QMS in construction firms of Pakistan. Structured interviews with architects, clients, consultants
and constructors of ISO certified firms were conducted and ISO documents were also reviewed. The findings
of this research show that company focuses on customer requirements and tries to exceed customer
expectations the leaders establish unity of purpose and direct company consequently. They create and maintain
integral environment make employees participate in achieving the company’s objectives are most crucial factors
of ISO 9000 based on QMS. Current research will help in resolving issues of implementing ISO 9000 QMS in
construction firms and help Pakistani construction companies to improve their quality management standards.
ER  -