A study conducted to reduce construction waste generation in Turkey

Esin, Tülay; Coşgun, Nilay

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2006.02.008

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“…As mentioned by Esin and Cosgun [32], the most effective method of reducing the environmental impact of construction waste is primarily by preventing its generation and reducing it as much as possible. Efforts should be made to provide incentives for the reuse of construction materials and the creation of recycling companies processing all materials produced as waste.…”

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Barriers and Motivations for Construction Waste Reduction Practices in Costa Rica

2017

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Low-and middle-income countries lag behind in research that is related to the construction industry and the waste problems that the sector is facing. Literature shows that waste reduction and recycling have received a continuous interest from researchers, but mainly from developed countries. Few reports from low-and middle-income countries are concerned about the reuse of masonry, concrete, and mortar in clay based building ceramics or recycling construction waste, but mostly in relation to concrete aggregates. Furthermore, few authors have described the major barriers and motivations for construction waste reduction. The objective of this paper is to report the findings on a research performed in Costa Rica with the objective to determine the barriers and motivations that the construction sector is facing to improve the management of the construction materials. The study is based on data collected in two phases. During the first phase, a survey was sent via e-mail to 419 main contractors registered at the School Federation of Engineers and Architects (CFIA). The second phase consisted of a focus group discussion with 49 professionals from the construction industry to analyse and validate the findings from the survey. Descriptive statistic methods helped to draw the conclusions. The result of the research is a comprehensive list of observed barriers and motivations for waste reduction practices in the construction sector. These are not only applicable to Costa Rica, but can be used as a guide for similar studies in other low-and middle-income countries.

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Barriers and Motivations for Construction Waste Reduction Practices in Costa Rica

2017

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“…Based on various identified causative factors, total waste generation in construction project is caused by series of inter-related factors ranging from design stage, through procurement, to the actual construction stage (cf. Lau et al, 2008;Al-Hajj and Hamani, 2011;Esin and Cosgun, 2007;Formoso et al, 2002;Gamage et al, 2009;Kofoworola and Gheewala, 2009). Although the actual waste is generated on-site during construction activities, a number of preliminary factors contribute to its occurrence.…”

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Optimising material procurement for construction waste minimization: An exploration of success factors

Ajayi

Oyedele

Akinadé

et al. 2017

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

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Although construction waste occurs during the actual construction activities, there is an understanding that it is caused by activities and actions at design, materials procurement and construction stages of project delivery processes. This study investigates the material procurement and logistics measures for mitigating waste generated by construction activities. In a bid to explore the phenomenon from the perspectives of experts from the construction industry, this study used a combination of descriptive interpretive research and survey approach as its methodological framework.The study suggests that four features characterised waste efficient logistic and procurement process. These include suppliers' commitment to low waste measures, low waste purchase management, effective materials delivery management and waste efficient Bill of Quantity. In addition, the key requisite strategies for mitigating construction waste through materials procurement include commitment to take back scheme , procurement of waste efficient materials/technology and use of minimal packaging. The use of Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery system and prevention of over ordering are also important for mitigating waste through materials procurement processes. These implies that while the key measures are critical success factors for reducing waste through procurement process, the four established features are required of all procurement process. Measures through which the procurement process could enhance waste efficiency are further highlighted and discussed in the paper. Findings of this study could assist in understanding a set of measures that should be taken during materials procurement process, thereby corroborating waste management practices at design and construction stages of project delivery process.

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“…Reduction is considered as the most effective and efficient method for managing C & D waste. It cannot only minimize the generation of C & D waste, but also reduce the cost for waste transporting, disposal, and recycling [41,42]. Researchers have proposed various solutions for waste reduction, which can be generally summarized into five categories [43,44], encompassing: (1) reducing waste through government legislation; (2) reducing waste by design; (3) developing an effective waste management system; (4) use of low waste technologies; and (5) improving practitioners' attitude toward waste reduction.…”

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Construction Waste Management Profiles, Practices, and Performance: A Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis in Four Countries

Tam

2016

Sustainability

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Construction waste management (CWM) has received worldwide attention for some time. As a result, a plethora of research, investigating a wide array of CWM issues such as their profiles, practices, and performance, has been reported in individual economies around the globe. However, a cross-jurisdictional comparison of these issues is limitedly presented in the literature despite its importance to benchmarking performance and identifying best CWM practices in the context of globalization whereby knowledge sharing has already transcended traditional country boundaries. The aim of this ex post facto research is to compare CWM profiles, practices, and performance in Australia, Europe (Europe refers to EU-27 member countries in the European Union, including Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta, Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Romania.), Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom at a national-level, with a view to facilitating CWM knowledge sharing internationally. It does so by triangulating empirical data collected from various national statistical yearbooks with research papers and professional reports on CWM in these economies. It is found that in producing one million (US) dollars' work, construction contributes a volume of solid waste ranging from 28 to 121 tons among countries. Conscientious CWM practices can make a significant difference in reducing, reusing, or recycling construction waste, as evident in the large variation in the CWM performance. While it might be oversimplified to conclude that the best practices in one country can be applied in another, the research provides insightful references into sharing CWM knowledge across boundaries.

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A study conducted to reduce construction waste generation in Turkey

Cited by 184 publications

References 7 publications

Barriers and Motivations for Construction Waste Reduction Practices in Costa Rica

Barriers and Motivations for Construction Waste Reduction Practices in Costa Rica

Optimising material procurement for construction waste minimization: An exploration of success factors

Construction Waste Management Profiles, Practices, and Performance: A Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis in Four Countries

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