• Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.16-25
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• 2009

In construction industry, the cost related to material is different from each other under the characteristic of projects. However, it has 40% of the whole cost in the composition of prime cost. Recently, While the construction work become bigger, specialized and complex, it is complex to carry in materials because of shortage of space. However, in many cases, material management has been underestimated as well as the material management is depending on experience of site managers so it has been studied about frequently. In this study, I suggest four classification methods of material characteristic ETO, ATO, MTO, MTS. I also analyze what the most efficient supply management of the site materials is through researching the characteristics of the material distribution. In conclusion, I would like to build the material management classification for the characteristics of materials.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute Of Construction Engineering and Management
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.553-557
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• 2007

In general, material cost of a construction project is more than 30$^{\sim}$40% of total construction cost, thus on site material control is very important. The factthat buildings have recently become higher and bigger also increases the importance of on site material control. However, on site material control has not been considered as an important management issue. This study classifies building construction materials considering the material delivery characteristics such as ETO, ATO, MTO and MTS and the unique characteristics of each materials. Using the classification, this study examine the requirements for on site material control of each materials. Finally, this study suggests on site material control systems for each construction material.