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The Protocol consists of five components: (1) Waste identification, source separation and collection; (2) Waste logistics; (3) Waste processing; (4) Quality management; and (5) Policy and framework conditions. Elizar and Wibowo (2017) identified 20 factors that can improve construction waste management, grouping them into five groups: policy ...Web
At present, C&D waste management poses a significant global challenge due to its negative consequences, including environmental degradation and public health [].Such a situation, with contribution to pollution, climate change, and resource depletion, requires an efficient framework to limit said consequences [1,7].Conventionally, the C&D …Web
Construction waste is inevitable in construction process. Although most of the wastes generated are inert and non-toxic, but some wastes, and especially their disposal methods can create considerable environmental impact. As such, this study identified 12 potential environmental impacts or factors through a questionnaire survey of 97 ...Web
The construction sector is the major resource-consuming and waste-producing sector in our modern society, using – on average – more than 40% of the total raw materials extracted from the earth around the world (Krausmann et al., 2017), and at the same time generating more than one third of the world's solid waste by weight (up to …Web
The portion of wastage materials in construction sites is more. than in the demolition sites. In demolition sites, concrete and. brick waste show a higher percentage of 38% and 27%. In con-. trast ...Web
The construction industry produces enormous volumes of construction waste that have a negative influence on the environment. This study examines the underlying causes of waste generation in the Indonesian construction industry based on professional perspectives. This study used a questionnaire as a research instrument and …Web
Ten districts and six construction waste treatment plants were considered. We assumed that the construction waste is transported from the site to the nearest treatment plants, and the overall average transportation distance is calculated as 35.29 km (Table 4). Steel recycling and wood recycling plants are located in Shanghai's rural areas.Web
Impacts of construction waste. A thorough review of the existing literature and interviews were conducted to identify the existing impacts of construction waste. A …Web
The effects associated with waste vary widely and are influenced by the substances or chemicals found in waste and how they are managed. Although data do not exist to directly link trends in waste with effects on human health and the environment, the management of waste may result in waste and chemicals in waste entering the …Web
Despite the relatively benign characteristics of construction and demolition waste, its mismanagement can result in considerable harm to human health for 200 million workers and those who live and work in proximity to construction and demolition activities. The high number of workers classified as informal, results in a large unregulated and vulnerable …Web
Santu Kar, Kumar Neeraj Jha, Examining the Effect of Material Management Practices on Material Availability and Waste Reduction in Construction Projects, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-13589, 149, 8, …Web
Analysis showed that C&D waste recycling could be an effective mitigation option to reduce the risk of landslides; reduce the energy consumption; offset the …Web
source. Hence, this study explores the causes and effects of construction waste. Extensive literature review was conducted to identify causes of construction waste and interviews were conducted with 15 experts involved in construction industry. These results identify 81 factors categorized in seven groups.Web
With the widespread use of adobe materials in buildings, their durability can deteriorate under harsh weather conditions such as long-term low temperatures and rainfall, which can easily lead to safety accidents. This article takes adobe material mixed with construction waste recycled powder as the research object and adds the prepared …Web
Despite waste management within the industry contains a vital impact on each economic and environmental issues; the present level of construction waste management performance in Bangladesh is ...Web
Construction waste could be considered as more easily controlled and separated compared to demolition waste, as its constituents are yet to be bonded into complex …Web
Abstract. The massive generation of construction and demolition (C&D) waste has generated serious environmental impacts worldwide, which has attracted …Web
Some try to pretend that the climate is not changing and that their businesses do not impact the environment. In reality, the construction sector contributes to 23% of air pollution, 40% of drinking water pollution, and 50% of landfill wastes. These numbers are alarming.To really understand this topic, we need to dig some more into the details.Web
The result showed that construction waste becomes a major challenge for almost 95.71% of ongoing construction projects. However, only 57.14% of the construction companies have recorded and ...Web
Together, building operations and construction now account for nearly 40% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, GlobalABC added in a report. "In 2019, the buildings and construction sector moved away and not towards the Paris Agreement goal of keeping the global mean temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius," said …Web
Construction projects are associated with construction and demolition waste (CDW) generated at different stages. In Egypt's case, the CDW problem has become a significant challenge, anad the need to find sustainable solutions is overwhelming. Based on recent investigations in the literature, it was found that six main factors are affecting …Web
Our specific objectives are to 1) identify the frequency of plastic waste used in construction reported in the literature, including the source material (i.e., product and polymer types) and end application (i.e., types of building materials and infrastructure), 2) evaluate what is known about the effects, 3) identify whether the practice is ...Web
1. Introduction. Massive C&D waste are generated every year during the construction, renovation and demolition of buildings and infrastructure. It is reported that the total amount of C&D waste generated worldwide each year exceeds 10 billion tons, of which the United States produces about 700 million tons and the European Union more …Web
Effects of construction waste on the environment. Construction waste can have a huge environmental impact. Due to the very uses of construction materials, most of these are not easily biodegradable. Add to this the voluminous nature of these materials and it's easy to see how improper treatment or dumping could rapidly result in mountains of ...Web
Construction wastes have become a pressing issue in many developing countries and have adverse effects on environment, economy and social aspects. Illegal dumping is a common issue created from...Web
the industry's stakeholders build suitable strategies to manage construction waste more e ectively. Keywords: construction waste; waste management; construction waste factors; sustainability; relative important index 1. Introduction In 2017, the world population was 7.6 billion, and by 2050, this will increase to 9.8 billion people [1].Web
The construction waste recycling (CWR) industry in China is still in the primary stage. Thus, exploring the driving mechanisms of its development has significant theoretical worth and practical significance. Existing studies mainly focused on identifying individual key factors, while paying limited attention to the synergistic effects of multiple …Web
The development of the construction industry generates construction waste which could contribute to environmental issues. Construction waste reduction management plays an important role in directly reducing emissions and solving the environmental pollution caused by construction waste. The limited rationality …Web
Yuan (2012) carried out a quantitative study to evaluate the social performance on construction waste management using system dynamics. Many indicators have been used to assess the social impacts of CDW. Hao et al. (2007) conducted a study on managing construction and demolition waste. The study showed that system dynamics …Web