Materials Management on Building Sites
Author: Ian E. Chandler
Publisher:
Published: 1978-01-01
Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9780904406238
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Problems Associated with Material Management. Practice in the Construction Industry
Author: Fredrick Ahenkora Boamah
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Published: 2017-04-25
Total Pages: 67
ISBN-13: 3668437203
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBachelor Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 64.2, , language: English, abstract: Management of materials has over the years been a great problem to most firms in the construction industry. In construction project operations, there is always a tendency of mismanagement of materials by construction firms. As the size of the contract increases, however, so does the scale of activities concerning materials management. The aim of this research was therefore to investigate into materials management problems faced by construction firms in the Greater Accra Region. To achieve this aim, the following objectives were set out: To identify the problems in materials management practices by greater Accra firms, to identify the causes of these materials management problems, to identify proper ways of managing materials by construction firms on sites and to suggest ways of solving materials management problems by construction firms. The research instrument adopted was the use of questionnaires. Fifty-five (55) sets of questionnaires was distributed to various contractors. The sampling technique adopted was the snowball sampling technique. Quantity analysis approach was adopted for the analysis of the data which involved the use of frequency distribution tables and charts. The analysis of the data revealed that high project cost and delay were also some of the effects of improper materials management. Provisions of standard storage facilities, delivery of materials to the site, were some of the factors that most construction firms considered prior to the commencement of works with regards to the storage of materials on site.
Construction Materials Management
Author: George Stukhart
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 1995-03-21
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9780824793609
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work presents a comprehensive treatment of the entire construction materials management process, examining the many cost tradeoffs between materials functions. It discusses how to manage construction materials efficiently by implementing measures such as data management, Total Quality Management, process control, electronic data interchange, and bar coding. This book delineates the real cost of materials management.;It is intended for: cost, materials, construction, project, civil and industrial engineers; cost estimators and controllers; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.
Project Materials Management Primer
Author: University of Texas at Austin. Construction Industry Institute. Materials Management Task Force
Publisher:
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConstruction Site Planning and Logistical Operations
Author: Randy R. Rapp
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 406
ISBN-13: 1557536465
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOrganizing and administering a construction site so that the right resources get to the right place in a timely fashion demands strong leadership and a rigorous process. Good logistical operations are essential to profitability, and this book is the essential, muddy boots guide to efficient site management. Written by experienced educator-practitioners from the world-leading Building Construction Management program at Purdue University, this volume is the ultimate guide to the knowledge, skills, and abilities that need to be mastered by project superintendents. Observations about leadership imperatives and techniques are included. Organizationally, the book follows site-related activities from bidding to project closeout. Beyond outlining broad project managerial practices, the authors drill into operational issues such as temporary soils and drainage structures, common equipment, and logistics. The content is primarily geared for the manager of a domestic or small commercial building construction project, but includes some reference to public and international work, where techniques, practices, and decision making can be substantially different. The book is structured into five sections and fifteen chapters. This facilitates ready adaptation either to industry training seminars or to university courses: Section I. The Project and Site Pre-Planning: The Construction Project and Site Environment (Randy R. Rapp); Due Diligence (Robert Cox); Site Organization and Layout (James O'Connor). Section II. The Site and Field Engineering Issues: Building Layout (Douglas Keith); Soil and Drainage Issues (Yi Jiang and Randy R. Rapp). Section III. Site Logistics: Site Logistical Procedures and Administration (Daphene Koch); Earthmoving (Douglas Keith); Material Handling Equipment (Bryan Hubbard). Section IV. Leadership and Control: Leadership and Communication (Bradley L. Benhart); Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Security (Jeffrey Lew); Project Scheduling (James Jenkins); Project Site Controls (Joseph Orczyk); Inspection and QA/QC (James Jenkins). Section V. Planning for Completion: Site-Related Contract Claims (Joseph Orczyk); Project Closeout (Randy R. Rapp).
Factors Affecting Effective Materials Management in Building Construction Projects - A Case Study of Selected Building Sites, in Imo State, Nigeria
Author: K.A Okorocha
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis research work is on the analysis of factors affecting effective materials management in building construction projects. Having the right materials in the right place at the right time is important for effective execution of a building project. Secondary and primary data collected were subjected to statistical analysis through the use of multiple regressions. Six hypotheses were tested and the results show that significant relationship exist between the factors and effective materials management. It was recommended that organizations should incorporate materials management in the overall policy of the firms in order to eliminate some of these problems.
Handbook for Building Construction: Administration, Materials, Design, and Safety
Author: Clifford J. Schexnayder
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2021-04-09
Total Pages: 603
ISBN-13: 1260456897
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlan, design, execute, and manage building construction projects This hands-on engineering textbook shows, step-by-step, how to work through the many stages of a building construction project―from planning and material selection through compliance, safety, and quality assurance. Written by a pair of highly respected experts in the industry, Handbook for Building Construction: Administration, Materials, Design, and Safety contains best practices, real-world examples, and practical applications. You will discover how to develop design specifications, understand complex codes and regulations, and apply the best methods for building construction jobs of all sizes. Coverage includes: The construction industry The project team Contract administration Construction Accounting Project Estimating Scheduling projects Risk management Building materials and construction methods Foundations Electrical construction Mechanical piping systems HVAC Energy efficient building systems Software support Productivity and quality management Equipment for building construction Safety
Integrated Materials Management
Author: R. J. Carter
Publisher: Trans-Atlantic Publications
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 390
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis edition is designed to be a concise, exam-orientated M & E Handbook which covers a wide range of issues, including storage, control, distribution and handling of materials. of an organization, reflected in new coverage of material resources and logistics. It includes case studies and exam questions and covers distribution management. the subject to the rest of the organization. It aims to present a concise and exam-orientated text covering a wide range of issues, including storage, control, distribution and handling of materials.
Building Production Management Techniques
Author: David R. Moore
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-07-30
Total Pages: 193
ISBN-13: 1317879805
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBuilding Production Management Techniques provides an innovative approach to dealing with the universal problems of time, cost and quality of construction projects. The book provides an introduction to a number of management techniques that can be applied to the problems of production presented by the diverse, heavy, large and geographically distributed products typical of construction everywhere. As well as recognised and tried and tested management techniques, the authors have introduced a number of techniques which may not have been considered by the construction industry to date.
Project Management for Facility Constructions
Author: Alberto De Marco
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2011-03-23
Total Pages: 183
ISBN-13: 3642170927
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book describes concepts, methods and practical techniques for managing projects to develop constructed facilities in the fields of oil & gas, power, infrastructure, architecture and the commercial building industries. It is addressed to a broad range of professionals willing to improve their management skills and designed to help newcomers to the engineering and construction industry understand how to apply project management to field practice. Also, it makes project management disciplines accessible to experts in technical areas of engineering and construction. In education, this text is suitable for undergraduate and graduate classes in architecture, engineering and construction management, as well as for specialist and professional courses in project management.
