PROACTIVE FIELD MATERIALS MANAGEMENT USING INTEGRATED LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION SENSING TECHNOLOGIES

Commonly, field materials management still relies on traditional practices. Previous research efforts showed that proper materials’ handling operations have the potential to enhance construction productivity. This paper describes a study that focuses on the integration of onsite materials’ data with project management systems. Automated data collection technologies are used to keep track of materials’ location and identification information. This data is proactively integrated with management tools in order to forestall future issues ahead of time. Using this method, managers may be able to take action to prevent materials-related problems before they actually happen.