Purpose The momentous contribution of innovative technologies has made a significant
impact in several sectors globally. However, the construction industry is undoubtedly lagging …

An effective material management system is key to the success of construction projects.
However, the Indian construction industry suffers from many material management issues …

Effective materials management on construction sites is handled carelessly by construction
practitioners. This may result in several challenges such as materials waste generation, poor …

Inefficient material management throughout the construction projects value chain has
resulted to poor performance especially in terms of time, cost, quality, and productivity. Even …

Purpose This paper aims to assess the level of awareness of quantity surveyors in material
management and their key roles in waste minimization during the post-contract stage of the …

Purpose: The fast-moving consumer goods firms plays a vital role in the microeconomic and
macroeconomic sectored of every economy. However, these organisations are accused of …

Although the construction industry is critical for sustainability goals due to the high amount of
waste it generates, its waste management performance is still not at the desired level. One of …

The study appraised the degree of necessity and usage of material management methods
adopted by small-scale construction firms in Abuja and Lagos State, Nigeria. It identified and …

Projects in the oil and gas industry are typically accompanied by time extensions, cost
overruns, and owners' disappointment. Material delay is one factor for project cost overrun …

Purpose Construction waste reduction (CWR) plays a vital role in achieving sustainability in
construction. A good CWR practice can result in optimizing material usage, conserving …