Managing materials and components on site

On most sites, at least 10% of all raw materials delivered to site are wasted through damage, loss and over-ordering. On many construction sites this figure is higher. There is no doubt that improving the management of materials and components reduces material waste and increases site efficiency and that this will result in reduced costs. And there are environmental benefits too - fewer resources are used and the need for disposal sites is reduced. This handbook is designed for easy reference on or off site by site managers, site engineers and supervisors. It identifies the main areas of waste and the benefits of good practice, includes guidance on general materials management covering storage areas, ordering, deliveries and fire prevention, and contains more detailed guidance on handling and storing the most commonly used materials and components on site.