Publications / 1990 Proceedings of the 7th ISARC, Bristol, United Kingdom

Automation Problems in Materials Management on Large Construction Projects

Ian Chapman, Paul Olomolaiye, Frank Harris
Pages 499-504 (1990 Proceedings of the 7th ISARC, Bristol, United Kingdom, ISSN 2413-5844)
Abstract:

This paper discusses results of a SERC sponsored investigation of the impacts and problems of automation in materials management on large construction sites. Surveying five large construction firms in U.K. with structured questionaires and formal interviews, the investigation centred around an evaluation of the level of automation in materials planning, requisistion, supplier evaluation and on site control of materials. Contractors are at significantly different levels if automation. The major problems are lack of corporate policy on automation and the hesitant attitude of construction personnel to change.

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