Abstract:
Materials management is a tool to optimize performance of construction projects in meeting
customer satisfaction in terms of timely project delivery, quality and minimizing the
construction costs in every phase of a construction project. The main aim of this research paper
is to examine the current material management practice, and its impact on the performance of
building construction projects, specifically; in the Addis Ababa Housing development project
office. a researcher was extracted 51 factors which affect both performance of construction
project, and material management practices of the project office, from an extensive literature
review. Based on the extracted factors, research instruments were developed and distributed
to 100 respondents by using purposive or judgmental sampling techniques. The data that was
collected through primary and secondary data sources, by using mixed research design
approach were analyzed using descriptive; explanatory and linear regression statistical, by
using Statistical Package for Social Scientist (SPSS). Accordingly; the survey findings revealed
the top ten factors that affect performance of construction projects; and the top seven factors
that affect materials management practice of the project office. The study also measures the
relationship between dependent and independent variables by using multiple regression
models. Finally; the study concluded that poor materials management practice in the building
construction has a significant impact on the performance of construction projects. So; the
practitioners and policy makers should put in place a well-designed tracking system and
software technology for proper management of construction materials to alleviate those
challenges that are relevant in this study.
