National disregard on ‘quality construction’ – A few lessons

If everyone in the construction team does not play their own part, the quality of the outcome cannot be achieved
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intentions, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skilful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives”
– William A Foster-Wednesday, 18 April 2018

I commenced my career as an engineer with a Sri Lankan semi-Government engineering consultancy organisation. I was immediately assigned to a major hydro-power construction project of the accelerated Mahaweli Development Scheme.