There is great potential for quality improvement in the construction process. A study of the
literature and of surveys conducted in the USA indicated that management commitment to
quality and to continuous quality improvement is very important; construction industry
professionals are well aware of the importance of quality training; partnering agreements
among the parties in the construction process constitute an important step in securing a high
quality product; a feedback loop could upgrade the original quality standards used in the
industry; the clarity of project scope and requirements as well as of drawings and specifications
is a prerequisite for high process quality