Are the quality standards in the construction industry realistic? One of the significant findings from the CIDB's report on construction quality in South Africa is that a 2% dissatisfaction with the quality of work completed for public sector projects surveyed in 2009 translated to a dissatisfaction with work valued at R3,5 billion rand (CIDB, 2011). 

What do you think are the most significant factors that are affecting the quality of the work in the industry? 

How realistic and achievable are the industry standards and regulations relating to quality?

What are some common poor quality management practices that, if done better, would result in better quality?

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