The escalating global plastic waste crisis has prompted a search for sustainable solutions, particularly in the construction industry. Recycling plastic waste to create sustainable construction materials, such as concrete, has emerged as a promising approach. This paper explores the potential of utilizing plastic waste in concrete to …
Sustainable building techniques are a great way to reduce construction waste and save money. Use modular or prefab building components designed for deconstruction to facilitate materials recovery when buildings are eventually dismantled. Additionally, look for materials that are reusable, recyclable, or made from sustainable …
While the increasing rate of urbanisation is a critical concern for socio-environmental reasons, this also leads to more extraction of natural raw materials and the generation of significant quantities of …
1. Introduction. Construction waste is a key global issue [].Rapid urbanization has made it difficult to properly treat the large quantities of construction waste generated every year [1–3].These wastes consist of a mixture of residual materials produced during construction, renovation, and demolition [].Worldwide, construction …
An investigation revealed that up to 80% of building and construction waste can be recycled for use in new construction projects. Materials like waste concrete, …
Construction waste recycling (CWR) is an effective strategy to avoid CW disposal in landfills (Ulubeyli et al., 2017).Also, CWR is a waste management strategy that is preferable and environmentally more advisable than disposing at landfills (Brum et al., 2021).Furthermore, CWR converts CW into new materials for use (Bao and Lu, …
Responsible management of waste is an essential aspect of sustainable building. In this context, managing waste means eliminating waste where possible; …
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C&D materials are generated when new building and civil-engineering structures are built and when existing buildings and civil-engineering structures are renovated or demolished …
Construction waste recycling (CWR) is an effective strategy to avoid CW disposal in landfills (Ulubeyli et al., 2017).Also, CWR is a waste management strategy …
This paper discusses how to use construction waste scientifically based on the Internet of things, and using advanced measurement technology to monitor and analyze building energy consumption is an effective way to solve this problem. Based on this, this paper constructs a building energy consumption measurement system through the …
Closer home, Singapore was recycling 98 per cent of its construction waste by 2007. Hong Kong has been recycling its waste to produce recycled aggregates (RA) for use in government projects and R&D work. In Taiwan, a comprehensive plan for the management of C&D waste was put in place in 1999 as a response to the challenge posed by the …
Using real-time data collected from over 1700 construction projects across the UK, Construction Waste Portal provides you with accurate forecasts and estimates for managing your construction waste. By utilising this extensive data repository, our SaaS platform enables you to effectively plan and minimise waste generation on your …
A construction waste management plan is an important document which companies and parties use to outline how they will manage construction waste during the course of the works or project. Without a structured construction waste management plan, companies could begin to conduct works without much thought as to what would happen to the …
An investigation revealed that up to 80% of building and construction waste can be recycled for use in new construction projects. Materials like waste concrete, bricks, and glass can be repurposed as raw materials, offering a sustainable construction approach [37]. C&D waste is divided into two main categories: human-made resources …
Waste management entails more than just providing construction garbage containers; it includes reliable regular waste pickup to keep your job site orderly and functional. Scheduled service ensures that your waste is consistently managed, preventing the buildup of debris that can hinder your operations and pose safety risks.
Construction waste management can be approached in a variety of ways. The process of handling construction trash extends far beyond the garbage disposal. It …
Environmental benefits of managing construction waste include best use of raw materials, cutting down CO 2 emissions and reducing waste going to landfills (Mihelcic et al., 2014; Oyenuga, 2016). The construction industry is recognized as a main contributor to environmental pollution and degradation (Shen and Tam, 2002; Lu and …
He has laid out a blueprint for a new way of minimal waste construction in his 2017 book The Re-Use Atlas, and teaches its principles to a rising generation of architects and builders at the ...
The huge generated amounts of construction and demolition (C&D) waste around the world, which amounts up to more than 25% of the total generated waste, has become a serious environmental challenge that needs to be addressed. This analytical review paper sheds light on the different adverse environmental impacts of the presently …
Understanding Construction Waste. Construction waste presents a significant challenge in maintaining environmental sustainability and resource efficiency, with 75% of such waste ending up in landfills which …
A decreasing WGR in this study indicates an increase in the use of construction waste for reuse and recycling. Table 2. Construction waste generation rates (WGR) for the 3 construction methods used at the 8 study sites in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Category Project sites Floor space (m 2) Total construction waste (tons)
The recycling of construction waste can also bring significant social benefits . For example, recycling can effectively reduce the release of harmful sub-stances and reduce the negative impact on the environment [9,11]. By recycling construction waste, the exploitation and use of natural resources can be reduced .
2. Quantification of C&D Waste. For the construction industry to grow sustainably, efficient C&D waste management is essential [], and C&D waste must be precisely quantified [32, 33].However, the absence of dependable data on global C&D waste generation poses a challenge for its quantification [].A comprehensive database is required to accurately …
The buildings and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for a staggering 37% of global emissions. The production and use of materials such as cement, steel, and aluminum have a significant carbon footprint. Historically, much of the sector's progress has centered around reducing the …
This paper establishes a recycling system for construction waste and simulates the operation of its four links using the theory and method of system dynamics. In addition, based on the technology acceptance model and the theory of planned behavior, a research model on the willingness of purchasers to use recycled products of …
Material waste is one of the most difficult factors to control in construction projects, and over 75% of construction waste holds untapped value and isn't currently being repurposed or recycled. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that total waste from construction-related projects was double that of municipal waste from …
Each year, construction and demolition (C&D) waste contributes at least 25,000 tonnes to the total amount of plastic landfilled in Auckland, New Zealand. The growing use of plastic in the packaging of building materials, use of polystyrene and products, such as building wrap, are contributing to this.
Liquid waste on construction sites is impacting productivity and contributing to urban wastewater pollution problems. Current practices for cleaning tools are …
Construction and Demolition Waste. Construction and demolition waste makes up approximately 17.5 percent of Pennsylvania's municipal waste stream. In 2005, Pennsylvania disposed over 2.25 million tons of C&D waste in municipal and C&D landfills. ... The use of waste from land clearing, grubbing and excavation, including trees, brush, …
These laws govern the use of construction waste containers and ensure responsible waste management. Non-compliance can lead to legal issues and possible project delays. Navigating Local Regulations Local regulations can vary significantly from one municipality to another. For example, in San Diego, CA, the regulations might differ …
Construction Waste. Mohamed Osmani, in Waste, 2011. 3 Construction Waste Composition and Quantification. It is difficult to give exact figures of construction waste produced on a typical construction site, but it is estimated that it is as much as 30% of the total weight of building materials delivered to a building site [7].In the United States, …
Beams, reinforcements, and frames. Recycled Concrete. Crushed and reborn, it's the Phoenix of the construction materials world. Aggregate, road base, and …
The rapid advancement of technology has driven higher material consumption and an increase in waste generation (Bonifazi et al., 2022).Solid waste components from construction, renovation, or demolition activities are known as construction and demolition (C&D) wastes (Wang et al., 2019).The growth of the global population and …
The challenge of e-waste management in the construction industry is complex, involving issues such as a lack of proper infrastructure, high costs, complex regulations, and resistance to change. However, with the right tools and strategies in place, it is possible to reduce the environmental impact of e-waste and promote sustainability …
Building Information Modeling (BIM) emerged to innovate the management of buildings and promote more sustainable practices in the built environment [[28], [29]].BIM covers all stages of the building's life cycle, with the potential to antecedently account for risks and develop strategies for waste management, incorporating the concept of the …
Five case studies were evaluated, one showed that with use of prefabrication, BIM and careful construction sequence planning, on-site waste generation rate is between 15% to 45% lower than EPA study result of an average of 4.34 lb/ft². However, the other four case studies seemed to be much higher than EPA's average rate, suggesting a need ...
What is Construction Waste? "Construction waste" means any substance, matter or thing which is generated as a result of construction work and abandoned whether or not it has been processed or stockpiled before being abandoned. It is a mixture of surplus materials arising from site clearance, excavation, construction, …