He said this at a roundtable discussion tagged: ‘Enhancing quality management in project delivery’, organised by ArchVision Workgroup in Lagos. The forum examined critical issues such as ongoing skills shortages, quality process and procedures in construction, monitoring and control systems, talent management, attrition, retention and cost of quality.
The Chief Executive Officer/Lead Consultant, ArchVision Workgroup, Mr. Odunayo Lawani, said the construction industry in Nigeria requires a new dawn, as quality management issue have become a topical matter in the construction industry. He said the potential of the industry has not been promoted enough, stressing that operatives must project its values and make it attractive to younger generations who are still in school, otherwise they may finish school and decide to leave the country.
Olusesan said NIOB has stepped up its membership drive, train new members and ensure that anyone sent out for construction work are competent builders.