CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND PERCEIVED PROJECT PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF YOTEK CONSTRUCTION PLC.

Abstract

Project failure is largely attributed to the poor material management that can result in to poor quality materials, damage to material, poor planning, late deliveries and high costs. Therefore, to prevent project failure proper material management is vital for construction industry. The main aim of this research paper is to examine construction materials management practice and perceived project performance: the case of Yotek construction plc. in focus. A questionnaire survey administered to a purposive selected sample of 60 persons which include contractors, warehouse managers, construction managers, consultant engineers, and site supervisors, eliciting current material management practices through open-ended questions along with questionnaires to obtain important data for the study. However, 40 questionnaires were received properly. The relationship between different material management practices and project performance in terms of cost overrun, abundance of materials waste, material management system and delay were acquired from this questionnaire. The findings indicated that there is a direct relationship between material management practices and project performance as of the improper material management practices lessen the performance of project. The study recommends that systematic approach is needed to manage materials, minimize costs and effects associated with inadequate materials management.