The main resources needed for the construction industry

Resources for Construction Industry

The main resources needed for the construction industry are:

i. Materials:

Materials such as brick, stones, cement, aggregate, Steel, shuttering, scaffolding, timber, water supply Pipes, water supply fittings, sanitary and electrical fittings etc. are required for constructions.

ii. Manpower:

Manpower is the form of technical and managerial personnel and work force in various trades is essential to carry out project activities. Technical and managerial personnel are essential for efficient use of human resources and to achieve project completion within estimated time and budget. Technical personnel include engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, supervisors, technicians etc. The work force consists of skilled and unskilled workers.

iii. Machinery (Plant/Equipment) and Power: 

For any construction work, various plant/equipment and tools are required. Depending on the type and nature of a construction job, machinery required at site includes batching plant, mixers, trucks, tractors, excavator, dumpers, pumps, generators etc. For efficient construction activity these plant equipment need to be properly maintained.

iv. Funds: 

Adequate funds should be available for smooth implementation of the project. Financial planning is essential for smooth cash inflow and outflow to avoid delays in project activities. Funds form an important resource. All other resources are dependent on the availability of funds. Financial resources should therefore be planned and managed with special care.

v. Space: 

For any construction activity to proceed efficiently, it is essential to plan the available space al site for:
Land for the intended project construction
Storing materials
Providing yards for bar benders, carpenters, installation of equipment
And plant, repair workshops, casting yards etc.
Site office, labour camps etc.

The six Ms of Management

i. Men and Women- 

The human resources that are required to perform duties.

ii. Material - 

The raw materials and services required

iii. Machine - 

The technology required to produce goods or generate services.

iv. Money -

 Includes the finances required to operate a business; includes investments, assets, working capital etc

v. Method - 

Procedures and instructions that guide actions

vi. Moral Values - 

Ideals used to conduct business fairly; take into consideration the well-being of the stakeholders balanced with the drive to generate profits.