The UK construction industry produces around 100 million tonnes of waste every year – according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Almost 68 million tonnes of this are non-hazardous …
The aim of this research paper is to explore and formulate strategies and measures for effective construction waste management and reduction in highly urbanized cities such as Hong Kong ...
Results of scenario analyses indicate that compared to single waste reduction measures, combining different waste reduction measures can effectively improve the waste management effect and increase the net income of managing waste. ... A system dynamics-based environmental benefit assessment model of construction …
If construction waste source reduction measures are implemented, it will inhibit 50% of the waste generated. ... If construction waste reduction management and comprehensive utilization of resources are not implemented in time, this value will continue to rise in the next 5 years. At present, construction waste accounts for 30–40% of the ...
Despite the introduction of measures on construction waste reduction, outcomes are not always satisfactory. ... Shenzhen, a specific economic zone in China, is the first national pilot city for construction waste management and comprehensive utilization in China (Wang et al., 2014). Since 2009, Shenzhen government had explicitly …
Measuring the impact of prefabrication on construction waste reduction: An empirical study in China. ... interaction exists among different management measures, and (2) the combined effect of multiple policies is larger than the simple sum of their individual impacts, indicating the need for comprehensive consideration on the …
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 …
Waste management is a huge consideration for all construction projects given how much materials are used and leftover during a project. Nonetheless, industry data shows that construction is responsible for creating a third of the world's waste.Not only that but according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 600 million tons …
California Green Building Code 2016 > 4 Residential Mandatory Measures > 4.408 Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal and Recycling > 4.408.1 Construction Waste Management 5.408.1 Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Construction Waste …
Section 4.408.2 Construction waste management plan. Submit a construction waste management plan for the project, signed by the owner, in conformance with Items 1 through 5 prior to issuance of building permit. The construction waste management plan shall be updated as necessary upon approval by the enforcing …
For example, in the UK, the 3R strategy of waste management hierarchy is used, wherein a waste reduction strategy is the top priority measure to minimise waste before construction works. However, this strategy was shown to have failed to meet all parameters due to the unpredictable nature of the waste occurrence during the …
• Construction waste reduction begins at project conception, not inception; the construction waste management plan should be developed at an early stage. • Construction waste …
In line with the widely recognized "3R" (i.e., waste reduction, reuse, recycling) principle in circular economy, waste reduction is regarded as a management measure of the highest priority in minimizing CW (Yuan et al., 2018).
Construction waste reduction (CWR) refers to reducing the amount of hazardous waste produced during construction projects to the minimum feasible degree; in turn reducing the impact of waste on the environment, and promoting sustainable development of the construction industry. At present, the CWR management system …
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The implementation of waste reduction measures in construction projects can save 3% of construction costs ... A system dynamics-based environmental performance simulation of construction waste reduction management in China. Waste Manag., 51 (2016), pp. 130-141, 10.1016/j.wasman.2016.03.001.
Construction waste management has been implemented for years but the performance is still not satisfactory. The aim of this research paper is to explore and formulate strategies and measures for effective construction waste management and reduction in highly urbanized cities such as Hong Kong.
Responsible management of waste is an essential aspect of sustainable building. In this context, managing waste means eliminating waste where possible; minimizing waste where feasible; and reusing materials which might otherwise become waste. Solid waste management …
It is conducive to improve the environmental benefits of construction waste reduction management at the design and construction stages, and further promoting the implementation of waste reduction management measures. Download: Download high-res image (572KB) Download: Download full-size image; Fig. 5.
There are five critical measures affect construction waste reduction at design stage and eight measures at construction stage. 21.3.1 Design Stage. ... Drew D (2004) Mapping approach for examining waste management on construction sites. Constr Eng Manag 130(4):472–481. Article Google Scholar
Based on the literature review,the list of construction waste reduction measures was summarized by field interviews and investigations.Four comparable projects were selected to further investigate the implementation of above mentioned measures.The construction waste generation indexes were utilized to quantitatively illuminate the effectiveness of …
Waste minimization design (WMD) is a key strategy for effectively minimizing construction waste at an early stage. However, it seems that appropriate methods for estimating the effect of various design measures on construction waste reduction with consideration of the interrelationships of potential design strategies are lacking.
The study identifies 16 critical management measures and further categorizes them into five components, including "ameliorate major stakeholders' awareness and behavior," "improve regulatory environment," "enhance onsite construction waste management," "promote construction material use efficiency," and "measures …
Construction and demolition waste (C&DW) comprises the largest waste stream in the EU, with relatively stable amounts produced over time and high recovery rates. Although this may suggest that the construction sector is highly circular, scrutiny of waste management practices reveals that C&DW recovery is largely based on …
Waste Management Strategies 2.32 Require a construction waste management plan. Write specifications to require a construction waste management plan that covers on-site storage and logistics and sets …
The reason is inefficient waste management strategies practiced in the construction projects. Hence, an adequate material waste management strategy is required.
CW reduction. In view of the adverse effect of CW, increased research has focused on CW management. Due to the effectiveness of reduction in solving the garbage siege problem, most of these studies have concentrated on the design phase or construction phase to reduce waste.. There was a theory that about a third of CW can be prevented by …
Builders, construction teams and design practitioners can divert construction and demolition (C&D) materials from disposal by buying used and recycled products, practicing source reduction, preserving existing structures, as well as salvaging and reusing existing materials. On this page: Designing for Adaptability, Disassembly …
Construction waste poses a great danger to the environment. For this reason, construction industries need to find suitable methods to manage construction and demolition materials that generate waste during construction activities. Using trash chutes to get waste out of the site is one good way of safe waste disposal.