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    Assessment of Construction Material Management Practice in Federal Housing Corporation Projects
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-04-01) Huda Ahmed; Tadesse Ayalew (PHD)
    Material management practice involves planning, procuring, transporting, logistics, inspection, receiving, storage, and controlling material usage in construction projects. Ineffective management, poor procurement, delayed delivery, inadequate storage, and poor control systems can negatively impact project budget and completion time. The study evaluates construction material management practices at Federal Housing Corporation projects, focusing on planning, procurement, transport, logistics, handling, storage, inspection, wastage control, challenges, stakeholder involvement, and identifying best practices, aiming to provide direction for future projects. This study involved questionnaires and document reviews to gather data from contractors, clients, site counter engineers, and FHC-hired consultants involved in FHC projects. The study reveals current practices in material handling, inventory control, and material tracking, but also highlights challenges such as market fluctuations, incomplete design, local trafficking, and wastage. Stakeholders like owners, contractors, and consultants are involved in material delivery, quality planning, and schedules. Consultants focus on continuous inspections and follow-ups for material and work progress. Finally, the study suggests that effective material management techniques improve overall handling, site delivery, and prevent unexpected price variations from impacting project budget and completion time. Keyword: Material, material management practice, construction project, FHC projects