ABSTRACT
Materials storage and
handling is one of the most important aspects in every construction process.
Proper storage of construction materials is a key aspect of the processes.
Studies have revealed that effective storage of materials at the construction
processes have positive effects on the successful completion of the project.
The main aim of this research was to identify methods of storage and handling
of materials during construction process. Literature related to the aims and
objectives were reviewed. The study involved twenty-five (25) respondents from
construction firms, the data collection methods adopted were both qualitative
and quantitative approaches. This was done to get better understanding of the
objectives. Data obtained from the survey was further analysed using both
descriptive statistics and relative importance index techniques. The study also
revealed the effects of poor storage and handling methods of materials on
building project. It was then recommended that effective proper storage of
construction materials is very important and should be a priority in every
construction since it constitutes a major component in the construction
process.
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1
BACKGROUND TO STUDY
Material storage and handling is very important
part of building construction. That is how easily things flow on building
sites. In most cases, site spaces are very well thought out. One thing to
consider is that only the important and requisite material and item per time
should be stored on site to minimize risk.
Material
storage can be defined as the provision of adequate space, protection and
control of building materials and components held on site during construction
processes. (Chudley 2011). On the other hand material handling can be defined
as the provision of proper handling techniques either manually or mechanically
for the components held on site during construction processes. Improper storage
and handling of building materials on building projects sites could lead to
waste which can be caused by inadequacies in supervision and careless attitudes,
together with mis-placed incentives. Hence there is need for proper storage and
handling of materials, during building construction production process.
According
to (Barney 2011) improper handling, storage and lack of adequate security of
building material can result to negative change on the construction process and
non-completion of projects, on time. (Ammer 2013) opined that material
resources are the major constituents of any construction project. This is
because the production and distribution activities are general overall
performance of any construction will be shaky in the case of under-stock or
poor handling and storage of materials. These materials if not properly stored
might lead to or result to poor execution of building projects. (Barney 2011)
also opined that improper handling and storage and adequate security of
building material could result to loss of finances or bring down the financial
flow of such project.
There
is a problem of reducing or deteriorating out dating, and multiple handling
which can be vital to maintaining fluidity of materials on transit to the
fixing point or point of usage on site must equally be accepted as storage
problem or double handling storage space is often at a premium on construction
sites and as
a
result material are often poorly stored and insufficient space for subsequent
handling, critical activities on site can be delayed by the store officer due
to lack of inspection, classification for fault and priority zooming.
Material
for constructions (building) constitute a major cost component of any industry
therefore should be well stored and handled in order to achieve a successful
project (Stukhart 2010).
1.2 STATEMENT
OF PROBLEM
In
construction there are various and enormous variety of materials used during
construction of building project. There might be problems associated with the
improper methods of storing and handling of materials during construction
process. The result of such problems may include, waste of materials and
non-completion of projects on time.
Thus
this study therefore intends to show methods of materials storage and handling
during building production process.
1.3 AIM
AND OBJECTIVES
The
aim of this study is to achieve effective material storage and handling during
building construction process. To achieve this aim the following objectives are
considered.
OBJECTIVES
OF STUDY
1. To
look at problems associated with improper storage and handling of material on
building construction sites.
2. To
approve how important well stored material contributes to building production
process.
3. To
know the methods of material storage and handling suitable during construction
process on building construction sites.
1.4 RESEARCH
QUESTIONS
1. What are the
methods of material storage and handling during construction?
2. How does the
importance of material storage and handling contributes to the success of building
production?
1.5 SCOPE
OF STUDY
This
research work looked at the methods of storage and handling of building
materials used during the process of building construction. And also the relationship with the work
onsite
and the techniques used to store materials in order to achieve the desired aim
and objectives of the building project.
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE
OF STUDY
Material
storage and handling are amongst the most important aspect of any building
project. Every builder needs materials in the construction process, to produce
quality buildings. It is hoped that, the result of this study will provide
avenue where by construction firm, building contractors can improve on their
storage system and be able to take advantage of the benefit that are derived
from a good storage system. Also, it is expected that those involved in the
construction of buildings will find it useful during construction production
process.
1.7 STUDY
AREA
The
study area is Ekpoma which is the head quarter of esan west local government
area. Ekpoma located at latitude 6.75 degree north and longitude 6.13degree
east has an altitude of 330meters. Ekpoma which has a population of
approximately 59,624 people, has more than (24) twenty–four villages and towns
some of them are listed below;
Ujemen,
Ihumudumun, Uhiele, Idumebo, Uke, Ogwa, Iruekpen, Eguare, Ekpoma, Illeh, Ujoelen.
In
the following communities listed above, there is a massive increase in
population which has allowed the increase in infrastructural development
(residential and commercial buildings), that is ranging from various sizes and
shapes.
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