Importance Of Logistics Management In Construction Technology

This study concerns logistics management at the construction projects. Most construction projects suffer from poor logistics management, activities on site which indicates the need for improving construction logistics. Hence the purpose of this paper was to investigate, through site observations and interviews, the current logistics situation on the construction site and to suggest possible solution for improving construction logistics in one of the mega project in the country, Addis Ababa Housing Development Project Office. The main focus of this study was on material deliveries and handling, distribution and production procedure in the project office.rnThe study concludes, due to poor logistics planning, a lot of wastage is produced which leads to unnecessary expense and delay of project, which could be one of the causes for increment of final cost of the houses. The study showed that, by implementing other logistics solutions, and technique, it is possible to reduce the waste and storage costs.rnThe study actualizes the importance of construction logistics which is often underestimated. The study also showed what consequences ineffective logistics solution could have on the construction project. While, on the opposite, proper logistics planning gives benefits to the project.rnKey words: Construction industry, Construction logistics, Management system

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