Volume : IV, Issue : IV, April - 2014

Material Management in Constuction Industry

G. Kanimozhi, P. Latha

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Materials management is defined as a coordinating function responsible for planning and controlling materials flow. In a detailed view, materials management is a planned procedure that comprises the purchasing, delivery, handling and minimisation of waste with the aim of ensuring that requirements are met. Materials management is an essential function that improves productivity in construction projects. Hence, the efficient use and management of material have an important influence on a company\'s profit and can avoid delay in construction. To managing a productive and cost efficient site efficient material management is very essential. Research has shown that construction materials and equipment may constitute more than 70% of the total cost for a typical construction project. Therefore the proper management of this single largest component can improve the productivity and cost efficiency of a project and help ensure its timely completion. One of the major problems in delaying construction projects is poor materials and equipment management. This paper describes the factors effecting material management in construction company and based on the factor to develop construction materials management software that suits construction companies.

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G.KANIMOZHI, P.LATHA Material Management in Constuction Industry Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.IV, Issue. IV Apr 2014

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