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Research Paper | Construction Management | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 1574 - 1577 | India
Optimization of Steel and Concrete for Economic Efficiency in Building Construction
Abstract: Material management plays a crucial role in controlling project cost, time, and quality in construction projects. Among all materials, steel and concrete constitute nearly 60-70% of total project cost. Improper planning, procurement delays, wastage, and inventory mismanagement lead to cost overruns and schedule delays. This study aims to analyze existing material management practices for steel and concrete, identify causes of wastage, and develop an optimized material management framework using inventory control techniques such as ABC analysis, EOQ, and Just-In-Time (JIT). A live construction project was selected as a case study. Data were collected through site records, interviews, and quantity tracking. The results indicate that implementing structured material tracking and digital inventory methods reduces steel wastage by 8-12% and concrete loss by 5-7%, leading to significant cost savings. The study concludes with recommendations for adopting ERP-based material tracking systems in medium and large-scale projects.
Keywords: Material management, ABC analysis, EOQ, JIT
How to Cite?: K. Kasi Viswanathan, K. Thiagarajan, S. Selvakumar, "Optimization of Steel and Concrete for Economic Efficiency in Building Construction", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1574-1577, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26629124152, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26629124152