Turkish Architects' Views on Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction in the Design Stage

Salgın, Burcu; Coşgun, Nilay; Ipekçi, Cahide Aydın; Karadayi, Tülay Tikansak

doi:10.30638/eemj.2020.042

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“…This study focuses on skills and knowledge as the main components of waste minimization competencies. This reiterates the position of Spencer and Spencer [23] on viewing competency as an iceberg showing forth a visible part (Skills and Knowledge) and a hidden part (Trait).…”

Section: Components Of Waste Minimization Competenciessupporting

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“…Some research shows the importance of workers' positive attitudes toward CW minimization [22]. According to Salgın et al [23], the primary cause of waste during the construction stage of buildings is "improper workmanship and practices". Tam and Tam [24] examined a kind of reward system called the Stepwise Incentive System (SIS), and it was found that 23% less waste was generated when SIS was implemented in a case study project in Hong Kong.…”

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Competencies Driving Waste Minimization during the Construction Phase of Buildings

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It is thought that there is a low level of awareness of key competencies that drive material waste reduction at the construction stage of a project which has led to the low impact of waste minimization in the construction industry. This study, therefore, explores the key competencies for driving waste minimization at the construction stage of projects. Twenty-four (24) key factors that drive CW minimization at the construction stage of projects were derived from a thorough review of existing literature. The research adopted the quantitative approach whereby a questionnaire survey involving 53 construction professionals was conducted. Factor analysis was the statistical tool employed for the analysis of the data gathered. The findings of the study revealed four major competencies that drive CW minimization: Awareness Competency (AC), Managerial Competency (MC), Personnel Ability Competency (PAC), and Communication Competency (CC). The implementation of the key competencies from the findings of the study is highly recommended for the achievement of low waste in building projects. In view of this, it is recommended that government should enact legislative and fiscal measures to instill waste management habits in the construction industry. Several studies have investigated strategies or measures for CW minimization. However, this study focused on the knowledge and skills of construction stakeholders as the main component of waste minimization competencies.

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Section: Components Of Waste Minimization Competenciessupporting

confidence: 60%