CPM1

MATERIAL MANAGEMENT Learning Outcomes

Construction materials Classification of materials Process in materials procurement Material schedules

After the class, if you have not learnt the above, please talk to me!

 What about the four Ms

Manpower Machines Materials Money

 Constructions, primarily because of their size [i.e. volume]and complexity consume large quantity of materials!

Likely causes of changes of advancement in materials

Globalization Competition and market requirements Government regulations Information technology Clients requirement Increase productivity Create sustainable construction

Some benefits of advancement in materials

Production of cheaper construction Durable construction Produce less toxic/harmful to environment Improve performance Earlier completion Less maintenance Attractive to client / users [e.g. most today users / clients are internet savvy]

Features of advanced 'materials

Versatile Lighter Stronger Better thermal comfort Energy efficiency Self monitor Self repair Less resistance to corrosion Resistance to termite and rodents Fungicide Inflammable Anti-bacterial Maintenance free

 The development and application of new materials in construction have lead to many choices
Decisions facing stakeholders are now broad and complex

Classes of material in terms of level of site work involves Some materials requires little or no off-site fabrications,
Lumber, reinforcing mesh

Some require significant off site fabrication

Lighting fixtures, pumps, wall covering

Some require extensive off site fabrication (i.e. long lead items)
Structural steel, special doors

Materials schedule
Material selection begins before site operation commences

MS is concern with recording and control of the flow of materials for construction works. Long lead materials Critical materials

Steps in procuring materials

Receipt and evaluation of offers/requisition Purchasing /placement of the purchase order Approval by the client or their representative Follow up for timely delivery Fabrication Shipping Delivery and inspection

Requirement for conformity

Sample and data sheet Shop drawings Testing
Expediting Expeditors
Material delivery Early delivery Late delivery

Bibliography
Bennett, L. F (2003) The management of construction, Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann Best, R and De-Valence (2002) Design and Construction: building in value (eds.) Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann Clough, H. R. Sears, A. G. and Sears, K. S (2004) Construction contracting: a practical guide to company management, 7th Edition. New Jersey: John Willey and Sons, Inc., Eames M, Dixon T, May, T and Hunt, M (2013) City futures: exploring urban retrofit and sustainable transitions, Building Research & Information, 41:5, 504-516, DOI: 10.1080/09613218.2013.805063 Department for Business Innovation and Skills (2013), UK Construction: An economic analysis of the sector, accessed on 28 January 2014, available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_da ta/file/210060/bis-13-958-uk-construction-an-economic-analysis-ofsector.pdf