Abstract
This study is designed to investigate the benefits of materials handling and management on
commercial property development delivery in Delta State, Nigeria. Based on the objectives
developed, concepts on materials handling and management, commercial property development
delivery was discussed hinged on the modern portfolio and property life cycle theory were the
focus. The study adopted the mix research method of survey design for quantitative data and
triangulation research design for qualitative data gathering. A sample size of 400 respondents
comprising (project Consultant and Contractors and key informants comprising (Delta State
Public Procurement Commission and the General public) was determined using Taro Yamane’s
Formula. Data was collected using questionnaires and key informants checklist and purposively
distributed to the respondents and key informants. Data were analysed using the IBM SPSS v. 23
and presented in frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation to estimate the mean and
standard deviations of variables based on a 5 point Likert point ranging from Strongly Agreed
(SA) = 5 to Strongly Disagreed (SD) = 1. The result showed that in the handling and management
of concrete, steel, glass, aluminum roofing, timber, paint, and rubber tires, techniques adopted for
ensuring durability, weather resistance, and structural integrity includes; proper planning,
skilled/professional staff, adequate funding, and just-in-time delivery which aided the development
of such sustainable projects. However, challenges such as effective communication and automated
inventory control systems were limiting factors in their materials handling and management
practices. This challenge is exacerbated by employees growing knowledge in technological
application, which can be improved by continuous training in ICT tools and applications,
ultimately reducing related onsite meetings of personnel for updates to live feeds from video
co
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