EFFECT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MANAGEMENT ON PROJECT PERFORMANCE: (CASE STUDY: OF BAMACON ENGINEERING PLC))})))})]]

Abstract

This research project examined the contribution of material management on project performance of construction project. Specifically, the present research assessed the effect of material planning, material procurement, material handling, material logistic and stock and waste control on project performance. Both descriptive and multi regression analysis were adopted where qualitative and quantitative approach were applied. Data collection instruments that used were questionnaire. The target population was thirty sites. The sample size was ten sites with 60 questionnaires. Furthermore, information was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21.0. The descriptive analysis of material practices and project performance had the mean value of more than 3. On the multi regression analysis material planning, material logistics, material handling and stock and waste control have positive effect on project performance. But material procurement has negative effect on project performance. Regarding statistically material planning, procurement and stock and waste control are significant. On the other hand, material logistic and handling statistically insignificant. The company should give attention on material management practices more for better performance of projects.