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Bell, L C and Stukhart, G (1986) Attributes of Materials Management Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 14–21.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction materials; Construction management; Project management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1986)112:1(14)
  • Abstract:
    Construction materials management is generally recognized to be the integrated coordination of materials takeoff, purchasing, expediting, receiving, warehousing and distribution. When these functions are not properly managed, materials shortages, surpluses, and cash flow problems are likely to occur. Costly labor delays result when the required quantity or quality of materials are not available when needed. The attributes of materials management systems are discussed and the essential elements of a successful system identified. Owner‐contractor, engineer‐contractor, and home office‐project site communications appear to be critical to the success of the materials management effort. Preconstruction materials planning and personnel orientation and training are also important. The complex online computer programs that are used to coordinate the materials management effort are costly, but essential, if the desired degree of control is to be exerted to prevent potential shortages, surpluses, and cash flow problems.

C. B., T and R. P., F (1986) Organizational Alternatives for Large Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 49–61.

C. William, I (1986) “Brand Name or Equal” Product Specifications. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 1–13.

D. A., V (1986) Owner and Contractor Review to Reduce Claims. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 104–11.

Hadipriono, F C and Wang, H (1986) Analysis of Causes of Falsework Failures in Concrete Structures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 112–21.

Liou, F and Borcherding, J D (1986) Work Sampling Can Predict Unit Rate Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 90–103.

Maloney, W F and McFillen, J M (1986) Motivation in Unionized Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 122–36.

Maloney, W F and McFillen, J M (1986) Motivational Implications of Construction Work. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 137–51.

McFillen, J M and Maloney, W F (1986) Human Resource Data in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 22–32.

O'Connor, J T and Tucker, R L (1986) Industrial Project Constructability Improvement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 69–82.

Ringwald, R C (1986) General Overhead Distribution to Project Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 83–89.

Schlick, H (1986) Construction of a Semi‐Prefabricated Masonry Facade. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 62–68.

Tenah, K A (1986) Construction Personnel Role and Information Needs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(01), 33–48.