This paper presents a building material information system that helps construction manufacturers, architects and builders to manage building material information quickly and precisely throughout the life-cycle of a product. In the construction industry, it is getting more difficult to manage all the building resources for design and construction due to the rapid development of construction tech...

The purpose of this paper is to review recent developments to use RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) for supply chain logistics in the construction industry and identify potential applications of this technology for disaster recovery in construction operations. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and extreme weather conditions can cause significant damage to local communities and disruptio...

Abstract High-rise buildings (multi-storey buildings) are currently increasing in development, accordance with their functions as apartments, offices, shopping centers or educational activities. In the implementation of high-rise building construction involves a lot resources. One resources needed large quantities is material. process implementing construction, addition to results obtained buil...

In Ethiopia, the rapid expansion of construction sector has resulted in wastage materials that negatively affect environment, society, and economy. The reason is inefficient waste management strategies practiced projects. Hence, an adequate material strategy required. This study was attempt to identify key techniques can help minimize building Questionnaire surveys, interviews, reviews previous...

Construction waste is one of the major concerns that need attention in any construction project. It should be controlled and tightly regulated. This approach reduces environmental impact waste. Appropriate handling disposal garbage often require extra expenditure. Recently, several firms have placed immense efforts to reduce Wastes from building projects include physical non-physical ones. Soli...