Assessment of Material Management on building construction sites in Nguru, Yobe State

Abstract

The study focused on assessment of material management on building construction sites in Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three research question which includes: Determine the causes of material wastage on building construction sites; determine the factors that affects materials management on building construction sites and recommend strategies for managing materials on building construction sites. Data for the study was collected using structured questionnaire designed to assess the views of respondents on material management on building construction sites. The survey data collected were analyzed using mean score index and rank ordering of variables were then assigned based on the calculated mean. The study reveals that material wastage on building construction sites in Nguru is largely caused by insufficient space and facilities for storing materials on site, changes in design specifications and theft & vandalism, Material management on construction sites is mainly affected by changes in design specifications, storage space and facility issues, and inefficient labor force, and that government interference does not influence these factors. The study also finds that employment of qualified workers and operators, considering material management from the beginning of the design, and proper planning, timing and scheduling of the construction works are the major strategies for managing materials on building construction sites.