Abstract:
Construction materials management process is a key to success of a construction project;
however, globally, the problem of material management is a critical issue in the
construction industry; especially in the developing economies of which Ghana is no
exception. This study sought to identify and assess the material management techniques
required for construction firms in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana. The study adopted
descriptive quantitative survey approach. Using empirical data obtained from
administration of questionnaires to 96 material management personnel in Tamale
Metropolis; the data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as
factor analysis, and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient. The study indicated
that the surveyed firms often employ store keepers; and security personnel on site; list of
materials in project that includes for example (material name, material number and unit
price), and provide clear specifications to suppliers. However, they seldom use ICT; and
rarely offer training for their workers. The study further revealed that planning and
monitoring of material schedule; establishing good business relations with suppliers; the
use of security measures on site; use of information communication technology; and also
use of competent workers as well as effective training of workers is significant for
effective material management on construction site, and has direct effect on construction
project delivery success. The study therefore concluded that the more the number of the
material management approach adopted on a project, the higher the project delivery
success. It was recommended that construction companies should make use of more than
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one material management technique on construction projects so as to achieve maximum
project delivery success.
Description:
A Dissertation Submitted to the Department of CONSTRUCTION AND WOOD
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, Faculty of TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION,
University of Education, Winneba in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
award of the Master of Technology (Construction) degree
SEPTEMBER, 2016