TABLE OF CONTENTS

INDEX                  TITLE                                                                              PAGES

                             Title Page                                                                        ii

                             Declaration                                                                      iii

                             Certification                                                                     iv

                             Dedication                                                                       v       

                             Acknowledgement                                                             vi-vii

                             Table of Content                                                               Viii –Xi

                             List of Tables                                                                    Xii

                             Abstract                                                                           Xiii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1     Background of the Study                                                                       1-3

1.2     Statement of Research Problem                                                             3

1.3     Research Questions                                                                               4       

1.4     Aim and Objectives                                                                               4-5

1.5     Significance of the Study                                                                       5

1.6     Scope and Limitation                                                                            5-6

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1     Concepts of Construction Materials Management                                      7-8

2.2     Construction Materials                                                                          9

2.2.1  Classification of Construction Materials                                                   9-10

2.2.2  Importance of the Construction Materials                                                11

2.3     Construction Material Management                                                        12

2.3.1 Goals of Construction Material Management                                             13

2.3.2  Stages in Construction Project                                                               14

2.3.3  Factor Affecting Effective Materials Management                                      15

2.4     Construction Materials Management Strategies                                        15-17

2.4.1  Site Planning and Organization                                                              18

2.4.2  Material Scheduling and Procurement                                                      19

2.4.3 Stock Control and Storage Techniques                                                     20

2.4.4  Materials Movement and Handling                                                                    21

2.4.5  Quality Control                                                                                    22

2.4.6  Good Security Measure                                                                         22

2.4.7  Site Communication                                                                              23

2.4.8  Education                                                                                            23

2.4.9  Incentive                                                                                             23

2.4.10Good Supervision                                                                                  23

2.5     Successful Project                                                                                 24

2.6     Factors that Guide Choice of Building Materials                                                26

2.7     Impacts of materials management Strategies Project success                    28

2.8     Summary                                                                                             29

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1     Research Design                                                                                  31

3.2     Area of Study                                                                                                31

3.3     Population of the Study                                                                        32

3.4     Sample Size and Sampling Method                                                         32

3.5     Data Collection Methods                                                                       32

3.5.1 Questionnaires                                                                                      33

3.6     Methods of Data Analysis                                                                      33

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION

4.1     Introduction                                                                                        35

4.1     Features and Distribution of Respondents                                               35

4.2     Factors Determining Construction Materials Selection                             38

4.3     Effectiveness of Material Management Strategies                                      38

4.4     Impact of Effective Material Management on Project Success                     40

4.6     Discussion of Findings                                                                          42

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1     Summary of Findings                                                                            44

5.2     Conclusion                                                                                          45

5.3     Recommendations                                                                                46

          References                                                                                          48

          Appendix                                                                                           

LIST OF TABLES

Index                   Title                                                                               Pages

Table 4.1      Respondents’ Characteristics                                                        35

Table 4.2      Working Experience of Respondents                                            36

Table 4.3      Academic Qualification of Respondents                                         36

Table 4.4      Respondent’s Roles in Establishment                                           37

Table 4.5      Stage(s) of Implementing Material Management                            37

Table 4.6      Respondents view on Material Management                                  37

Table 4.7      Factors considered in Choosing Construction Materials                             39

Table 4.8      Effectiveness of these Materials Management strategies                 40

Table 4.9:     Impact of Compliance with Material Management Strategies

                   on Project Success                                                                      41

ABSTRACT

Construction materials are vital components of the total construction cost (about 60%) of the total project cost. Based on their importance, this study assessed management strategies adopted in construction sites in Uyo Municipal. The objectives were to examine the construction materials management strategies in practice on construction projects, determine the possible factors affecting choice of materials for construction project, and to assess the impact of compliance with standard materials management strategies on project success. Questionnaire survey administered to 75 construction stakeholders in construction organisations in Uyo Municipal formed the data collection instrument. Data analysis involved Mean Item Score, percentages and Coefficient of Variation. Findings of the study revealed durability, cost and availability are significant determinants of construction material choices. Materials management strategies adopted include stock control, site planning, quality control and adequate supervision. Adherence to effective material management correlates flowing project delivery by ensuring effective project planning. Recommendations are directed towards the need to consider responsible sourcing in pursuance of the global sustainability agenda in material procurement and usage.