Title: Construction Materials Management Author: ISBN: 0824793609 / 9780824793609 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 344 Publisher: Marcel Dekker Year: 1995 Availability: Out of Stock
Description
Contents
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