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Bell, L C and Stukhart, G (1987) Costs and Benefits of Materials Management Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 222–34.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Construction materials; Construction costs; Scheduling;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1987)113:2(222)
  • Abstract:
    Construction professionals are recognizing the need to focus on the materials management process as a proactive, identifiable entity that has a significant impact on the cost of construction. In recent years construction contractors have developed integrated, or “total concept,” materials management systems (MMS) that combine and integrate the takeoff, vendor evaluation, purchasing, expediting, warehousing, and distribution functions. These materials management systems produce tangible benefits in the areas of improved labor productivity, reduced bulk materials surplus, reduced materials management manpower, and cash flow savings. The cost of developing and implementing these systems can be substantial, but the benefits outweigh the costs, particularly when the system is used by the crafts for scheduling their work around bulk material availability.

Cowie, G F (1987) Enough Scope Yields Better Estimates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 315–20.

Halligan, D W, Hester, W T and Thomas, H R (1987) Managing Unforeseen Site Conditions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 273–87.

Hendrickson, C, Martinelli, D and Rehak, D (1987) Hierarchical Rule‐Based Activity Duration Estimation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 288–301.

Ibbs, C W, Bates, L C and Echeverry, D (1987) Owner‐Furnished Equipment (OFE) Contract Practices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 249–63.

Koehn, E and Caplan, S B (1987) Work Improvement Data for Small and Medium Size Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 327–39.

Maloney, W F and McFillen, J M (1987) Motivational Impact of Work Crews. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 208–21.

O'Connor, J T, Rusch, S E and Schulz, M J (1987) Constructability Concepts for Engineering and Procurement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 235–48.

Paulson, B C, Chan, W T and Koo, C C (1987) Construction Operations Simulation by Microcomputer. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 302–14.

Ringwald, R C (1987) Bunching Theory Applied to Minimize Cost. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 321–6.

Rounds, J L and Warning, G (1987) Impact of Computerizing Midsized Construction Companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 183–90.

Tatum, C B (1987) Balancing Engineering and Management in Construction Education. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 264–72.

Tatum, C B (1987) Improving Constructibility during Conceptual Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 191–207.

Whittaker, J (1987) Equipment Rates from Revenue Requirements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 173–8.