ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL’S PERCEPTION ON MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES IN SELECTED STATES IN NIGERIA
ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL’S PERCEPTION ON MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES IN SELECTED STATES IN NIGERIA
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2014-09
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ALBERT, IDOWU
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Abstract
Construction materials usually constitute a major portion of the total cost in building
construction project. An essential factor adversely affecting the performance of construction
projects is the improper handling of materials during site activities. This research studied the
Professional’s Perception on Materials Management Practices on Construction Sites in selected
states in Nigeria by the use of structured questionnaires administered to senior constructionprofessional
personnel of construction firms. The data generated were analyzed using descriptive
statistics. 62% response rate was achieved and used for analysis. The study showed that the
factors militating against materials management contributes to delay in completion time of
project such as storage of materials on site with mean value (4.9), incompetence of estimators
(4.8), issuing of materials for use (4.7) and procurement for materials (4.6). Based on the
findings, it was concluded that Materials management practices require a transformation to
improve the overall in handling of materials for more efficiency and effectiveness on the
construction site. It was also recommended that material management should be practiced on all
sites and by all categories of building construction firms whether large, medium or small,
adequate site security, also the provision for material storage in the preliminaries, competent and
experienced personnel with basic managerial skills in material management should be engaged
on site as store officer to enhance material management practice
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO POST GRADUATE SCHOOL
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
NIGERIA
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA NIGERIA
SEPTEMBER, 2O14
Keywords
PROFESSIONAL’S PERCEPTION,, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT,, SITES,