Construction Materials Management

Detailing one of the least understood and most important processes in any construction project, this unique reference presents a comprehensive treatment of the entire construction materials management process—examining the many cost tradeoffs between materials functions.

Discusses how to manage construction materials efficiently by implementing measures such as data management, total quality management, process control, electronic data interchange, and bar coding!

Preface

Chapter 1. : Introduction
Chapter 2. : The Total Cost of Materials
Chapter 3. : The Scope, Objectives, and Performance of The Materials Management System
Chapter 4. : Planning and Communications
Chapter 5. : Construction Materials Management Information Requirements
Chapter 6. : Organization, Personnel, and Training
Chapter 7. : Purchasing
Chapter 8. : Expediting and Quality Assurance
Chapter 9. : Logistics
Chapter 10. : Site Materials Management
Chapter 11. : Materials Control
Chapter 12. : Total Quality Management
Chapter 13. : Materials Management on International Projects
Chapter 14. : Electronic Data Management
Chapter 15. : Bar Coding
Chapter 16. : Common Commodity Codes
Chapter 17. : Conclusions and Future Directions

Glossary
Bibliography
Index