Construction Materials Waste Management Practices on Ajima Chacha Mega Irrigation Projects in North Shewa, Ethiopia

Efficient material management is essential to have productive and cost efficient construction site. This paper aims to investigate the cause of construction material wastage in Ajima Chacha Mega irrigation projects, north Ethiopia. A questionnaire survey study with interview was used to explore construction materials management practices. Thirty three questionnaires were distributed to project managers, project engineers, site engineers, office engineer, and contract administration for the research. The construction material management practice in Ajima Chacha mega irrigation project is found poorly performed. Poor material handling and storage by contractors is the main cause of the construction material wastage in Ajima Chacha Mega project construction sites.