Effective Material Management in Enhancing Construction Project Performance: A Review

Material management is a critical component of construction project success, often accounting for 50–60% of total project cost. Inefficient material handling leads to delays, cost overruns, waste, and poor productivity. This review synthesizes existing literature to examine how effective material management practices—planning, procurement, logistics, storage, inventory control, and waste minimization—enhance construction project performance. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability are analyzed. The paper also identifies emerging technologies (BIM, IoT, RFID, and ERP systems) and best practices that drive efficiency. Challenges such as poor coordination, theft, and lack of skilled personnel are discussed, along with recommendations for practitioners and future research directions.