Frequently, the supply of building materials to the construction site is fraught with difficulties which can have a significant effect on productivity. Major productivity gains are possible, particularly if the building process is planned from a logistics perspective. The concept of logistics...

It has been noted that many problems exist among local construction contractors owing to inefficient materials management. Problems reported include delays in the supply of construction materials, and inappropriate scheduling of materials in construction projects. There is a need for an improved...

Builders merchants are an integral part of the construction industry, yet rarely are they consulted when discussions take place on the future of the construction industry. Throughout history, builders merchants have played a dominant role in the construction industry, initially as an...

The comparison of two or more risky projects is more of a challenge than the evaluation of one project in isolation. In the numerous decision models and methods suggested in the literature, often it is assumed that the criteria as well as the decision maker's preference or utility function can...

United Kingdom construction output makes a vitally important contribution to the gross domestic product of the UK economy. Nevertheless, despite the obvious importance of UK construction, very little is known about the output behaviour of the industry. This paper endeavours to redress the...