Quality Control (PCR Tool)

Quality of construction is a key factor in
determining whether a building will withstand
disasters. There is ample evidence to show that,
when hazards of similar magnitude strike rich and
poor countries, it is the latter which suffer more
casualties. Similarly, within countries, the poor
generally suffer more from a disaster than the
rich. Poverty is an important factor in determining
construction quality, however, it can be possible to
considerably improve quality with relatively little
extra cost.