The Mediating Role of Policy-Related Factors in the Relationship between Practice of Waste Generation and Sustainable Construction Waste Minimisation: PLS-SEM

Abstract

As the construction industry grows, it produces large volumes of construction waste, which has a tremendous environmental impact and generates public concern in the neighbouring towns. The construction industry generates a significant volume of waste and faces a challenge with poor construction waste minimisation in order to prevent adverse environmental and dumping impacts worldwide. In developing countries, regional waste management systems have increased problems. Environmental pollution (air, water, and soil) and human health issues are caused by waste produced in a country as a result of different cultural, social, and religious activities. Prior studies were reviewed to choose dimensions and items for the data gathering instrument. A pilot test was conducted to identify potential questionnaire adjustments, and hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling (SEM). A total of 220 Malaysian construction professionals answered the survey, which yielded the results. Five hypotheses have direct correlations based on the findings, three of which have a significant effect. Furthermore, the findings reveal that policy-related factors mediate the relationship between improving factors and sustainable construction waste minimisation. In contrast, they did not mediate the relationship between current practices/generation and sustainable construction waste management. The established framework can help improve construction waste management and help achieve global sustainable development goals. The data reveal that adopting preventive plans to reduce construction waste is one of the most important aspects of enhancing profitability. This study could aid construction industry players in evaluating waste management components during the construction and design stages of a building project.

Considering Consumers’ Green Preferences and Government Subsidies in the Decision Making of the Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Supply Chain: A Stackelberg Game Approach

“…[27] The impact of CDW management stakeholders' behavior and economic incentives on CDW management [28][29][30] Research on CDW management from the perspective of supply chain operation [31] Decision-making behavior of recycling units and CDW remanufacturers under the evolutionary game [32] The decision and profit of the CDW resource utilization supply chain under the Stackelberg model [33][34][35]…”

“…Regarding CDW recycling research, some scholars noted, from a technical point of view, that the vast majority of CDW can be converted into new building materials through proper recycling treatment, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the construction industry [27]. Using the technical feasibility of CDW recycling as a guarantee, some scholars have found from a management perspective that the attitudes and behaviors of CDW management stakeholders, and economic incentives, have a significant impact on CDW management [28][29][30]. To promote the better formation and operation of the CDW resource utilization supply chain, there is an urgent need to study CDW management from the perspective of supply chain operation, to clarify the decision-making process of stakeholders in the supply chain [31].…”

Beneficial Effects of 3D BIM for Pre-Empting Waste during the Planning and Design Stage of Building and Waste Reduction Strategies

“…Because of the constructability challenges, adding a contractor to a project raises several issues [33]. As a result, it is recommended that due care be given during the planning and design stage, with good coordination and communication among all project team members; this will eliminate or minimise most of the waste generated during the execution phase [34]. In recent years, advanced technologies have impacted the achievement of high-level objectives in several disciplines, especially where large volumes of data are required [34].…”

“…As a result, it is recommended that due care be given during the planning and design stage, with good coordination and communication among all project team members; this will eliminate or minimise most of the waste generated during the execution phase [34]. In recent years, advanced technologies have impacted the achievement of high-level objectives in several disciplines, especially where large volumes of data are required [34]. The estimation of pre-emptive construction waste generation during the planning and design stages requires many hypotheses and assumptions.…”

“…The estimation of pre-emptive construction waste generation during the planning and design stages requires many hypotheses and assumptions. As a result, current methods such as building information modelling (BIM) may be of benefit [34].…”