EC&M Asks — Can Better Material Management Improve Project Productivity?

Jennifer Daneshgari answers our readers’ most pressing questions on the topic of improving labor productivity through better material management.
March 10, 2026

In this episode of EC&M Asks, Jennifer Daneshgari, vice president of financial services and operations at MCA Inc., answers our readers’ most pressing questions on the topic of improving labor productivity through better material management. Speaking from MCA’s headquarters in Grand Blanc, Mich., she explains how the company works across the construction supply chain to make productivity more visible and help teams deliver more efficient projects. In this quick Q&A, Daneshgari demonstrates how effective material management — ensuring the right materials are available at the right time and place — plays a critical role in reducing wasted labor time, improving coordination, and ultimately increasing overall job-site productivity.

About the Author

Jennifer Daneshgari

Jennifer Daneshgari is VP of Financial Services at MCA, Inc, whose mission is Making Productivity Visible to Everyone®. She is also a recent contributor for EC&M Asks on the topic of Material Management. Jennifer can be reached at [email protected]. She is also part owner of a WBENC certified company, WEM, LLC. that provides logistics and scheduling services for the construction industry.

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