Risk Management System for Structural Quality under Corruption in Public Construction Projects in Thailand
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This research aims to develop a structural quality risk management framework for public construction projects in Thailand by systematically integrating corruption-related risks, including specification reduction, poor workmanship, and the use of substandard materials, into project Risk Register and Risk Response systems. The framework is intended to enable proactive risk management from the early stages of project planning and decision-making. In addition, the study seeks to identify and classify structural quality risk factors associated with corruption across different phases of the project life cycle, including project planning, procurement, construction, and final inspection. The research also aims to develop practical guidelines and management tools for project owners, supervising engineers, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen quality control and governance mechanisms in public construction projects. This study adopts a mixed-method research design. Qualitative data are collected through case studies of public construction projects affected by structural quality deficiencies and corruption-related issues, together with in-depth interviews involving experts in construction engineering, project management, public sector auditing, and risk management. Focus group discussions are also conducted to synthesize risk factors and establish appropriate risk response strategies. The collected data are analyzed using content analysis and thematic classification techniques to identify corruption-linked structural quality risks. Subsequently, the findings are utilized to develop and validate a structural quality risk management framework through expert review and evaluation.
The expected outcomes of this research include a comprehensive structural quality risk management framework capable of integrating corruption-related risks into public construction project risk management systems in a practical and systematic manner. The study is also expected to produce a structured list of risk factors, risk assessment and response guidelines, and practical management tools such as quality inspection checklists, Risk Register templates, and risk assessment manuals. These outputs can be applied to enhance quality assurance systems, reduce the likelihood of structural quality failures, and support the development of sustainable anti-corruption measures and governance policies for public construction projects in Thailand.
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