Cost prediction model for building deconstruction in urban areas

Components reuse in the building sector – A systematic review

“…During the deconstruction phase, more time is required to carefully remove and sort the recovered building components ( Gorgolewski, 2008 ), which increases the cost of sorting ( Rameezdeen et al, 2016 ). Sometimes the deconstruction time extends beyond anticipations because of issues such as a lack of space for equipment, complexity of the building design and the geographic location of the building ( Tatiya et al, 2017 ). These extra charges can yield a higher deconstruction cost (when compared with the demolition of the same building) ( Chileshe et al, 2015 ; Dantata et al, 2005 ; Dunant et al, 2018 ; Rose and Stegemann, 2018 ; Tingley et al, 2017 ; Yeung et al, 2015 ) and eventually increase the price of the recovered components ( Chileshe et al, 2015 ; Chileshe et al, 2016a ; Dunant et al, 2018 ; Rameezdeen et al, 2016 ; Shaurette, 2006 ; Tingley et al, 2017 ).…”

“…Another barrier to reuse, as reported in several articles, is the lack of an established market for the reused building components ( Chileshe et al, 2016a , 2016b ; Chinda and Ammarapala, 2016 ; Gorgolewski, 2008 ; Gorgolewski et al, 2008 ; Rameezdeen et al, 2016 ; Shaurette, 2006 (among others)). This factor, which is partially the outcome of the tight project schedules ( Tatiya et al, 2017 ), results in the lack of sufficient supply of reused components with the desired characteristics (dimension, quality, etc.) ( Brütting et al, 2019 ; da Rocha and Sattler, 2009 ; Dunant et al, 2017 ; Gorgolewski, 2008 ; Rose and Stegemann, 2018 ; Tingley et al, 2017 ).…”

“…According to the literature, higher deconstruction costs can hinder its application ( Chileshe et al, 2015 ; Dantata et al, 2005 , 2018 , Rose and Stegemann, 2018 , Yeung et al, 2015 , Tatiya et al, 2017 ; Tingley et al, 2017 ) and might elevate the financial risks associated with deconstruction and reuse ( Rameezdeen et al, 2016 ). However, this finding is in contrast with the observations in da Rocha and Sattler (2009) .…”

“… Ajayi et al (2015) suggest that by integrating DfD during the design stage of a building, the recovery of building components for reuse would be facilitated. According to the literature, the lack of such an intervention is a barrier to reuse ( Ajayi et al, 2015 ; Chileshe et al, 2015 , 2016b ; Dunant et al, 2017 ; Huuhka and Hakanen, 2015 ; Tatiya et al, 2017 (among others)). Some outcomes of this design gap are permanent joints (welding, etc.)…”

“…Because deconstruction is not considered at the design stage, building components are prone to more damage during the deconstruction phase ( Chini and Acquaye, 2001 ; Gorgolewski, 2008 ; Pongiglione and Calderini, 2014 ). Damages to the reused building components can decrease the quality of the elements and affect their reusability ( da Rocha and Sattler, 2009 ; Durão et al, 2014 ; Huuhka and Hakanen, 2015 ; Tatiya et al, 2017 ). Damages can also happen as the result of corrosion ( Chini and Acquaye, 2001 ; Huuhka et al, 2015 ; Yeung et al, 2015 ), post-production modifications (holes for ductwork, etc.)…”