GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate on how to reduce materials wastage in a building construction site,and to look into the measures that will reduce wastage from the beginning to finish. The descriptive survey research design was used in the study. Two research questions, and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study.The population of the study consisted of 205construction professionals in building construction organizations operating in Uyo,Akwa IboState. A stratified sampling technigue was used to draw 44 respondents through random sampling technigue. An instrument titled Reducing Materials Wastage in a Building Construction Site Questionnaire(RMWBCSQ) was used to gather data for the study.The instrument was validated by three experts in the Department of Vocational Education,and Educational Management and Planning in University of Uyo,Uyo. For its internal consistency, the Cronbach Alpha reliability technigue was used, which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.81. Data collected were analyzed using mean and independent ttest. The findings revealed among others that: materials storage and handling, operational, design and documentation, procurement are some sources and causes of materials wastage. It was therefore recommended that: Government should enact laws and establish policies that will engender positive attitudes towards waste reduction at all levels in a construction project site, proper site and waste management techniques, and preparation of accurate specification for materials. Keywords: Materials Wastage, Construction, Building Project