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Atkin, B (1993) Stereotypes and themes in building designs: insights for model builders. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 119-30.

Betts, M and Liow, S R (1993) The relationship between teaching methods and educational objectives in building education. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 131-41.

Bon, R and Pietroforte, R (1993) New construction versus maintenance and repair construction technology in the US since World War II. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 151-62.

Dawood, N N and Neale, R H (1993) Forecasting the sales of pre-cast concrete building products. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 81-98.

Jergeas, G F and Revay, S O (1993) Quantifying construction claims using the differential cost method. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 163-6.

Lutz, J D and Hijazi, A (1993) Planning repetitive construction: current practice. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 99-110.

Shash, A A (1993) Factors considered in tendering decisions by top UK contractors. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 111-8.

Tavakoli, A and Kakalia, A (1993) MMS: a materials management system. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 143-9.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: management system; MMS; materials management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199300000007
  • Abstract:

    The contractor’s ability to manage the flow of materials has a great impact on the profitability of the firm. MMS has been developed and is presented in this article: it is an effective, practice-orientated, and automated materials management system. MMS consist of ten modules: (1) project information module, (2) vendor information module, (3) product master list module, (4) reference numbers and description module, (5) bid quantities module, (6) materials ordered module, (7) materials received and invoice verification module, (8) materials used module, (9) submittal management module and (10) report generator module. The data entered through the first nine modules is accessed through the report generator module to produce the appropriate reports necessary to make effective management decisions and to keep abreast of daily activities. MMS was developed in conjunction with three competent local general contractors (ENR-rated top 400 contractors) and is designed for small to medium sized general contractors and large sub-contractors. The information retrieved from MMS can be used by estimators, accountants, project managers, field engineers, and materials managers. Development, acceptance, and continued use of such systems should contribute to the efficiency and profitability of contractors.