How to Track Construction Materials and Prevent Site Wastage?

Material wastage is one of the biggest hidden costs in construction. Industry estimates suggest that 5–15% of all materials purchased on a construction site are wasted due to over-ordering, theft, damage from improper storage, or incorrect installation.

Common causes of material waste:

Tracking materials with Biddaro Site Manager:

1. Add materials — Create entries for each material type: cement, steel, bricks, sand, electrical fittings, plumbing materials, etc.

2. Log transactions — Record every purchase (ordered), delivery (received), and usage (consumed) with quantity and date

3. Status tracking — Each material batch moves through Pending → Ordered → Delivered → Installed

4. Cost tracking — Enter unit rates and Biddaro calculates material cost totals automatically

5. Inventory visibility — The dashboard shows current stock levels so you can reorder at the right time — not too early, not too late

6. Transaction history — Full audit trail of who recorded what and when

With Biddaro, site managers can check material status from their phone at any time, and project owners get a dashboard view of total material costs vs budget.