Effective material logistics in urban construction sites: A structural equation model

Spillane, John P.; Oyedele, Lukumon

Abstract

© 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify best practice relating to the effective management of materials in an urban, confined construction site, using structural equation modelling. Design/methodology/approach - A literature review, case study analysis and questionnaire survey are used, with the results scrutinised using confirmatory factor analysis in the form of structural equation modelling. Findings - The following are the leading strategies in the management of materials in a confined urban site environment: consult and review the project programme, effective communication and delivery, implement site safety management plans and proactive spatial monitoring and control. Research limitations/implication - With the relentless expansion of urban centres and the increasing high cost of materials, any potential savings made on-site would translate into significant monetary concessions on completion of a project. Originality/value - As on-site project management professionals successfully identify and implement the various strategies in the management of plant and materials on a confined urban site, successful resource management in this restrictive environment is attainable.

Citation

Spillane, J. P., & Oyedele, L. (2017). Effective material logistics in urban construction sites: A structural equation model. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 17(4), 406-428. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-11-2015-0063

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 22, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Sep 19, 2017
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2017
• Journal: Construction Innovation
• Print ISSN: 1471-4175
• Electronic ISSN: 1477-0857
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 17
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 406-428
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-11-2015-0063
• Keywords: project management, project enterprise, urban management, construction management, planning and management, confined site construction, structural equation modelling, management, SEM
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/880053
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/CI-11-2015-0063