Analysis of factors affecting construction and demolition waste reduction in Egypt
Journal article
Daoud, A.O., Othman, A.A.E., Ebohon, O.J. and Bayyati, A. (2021). Analysis of factors affecting construction and demolition waste reduction in Egypt. International Journal of Construction Management. 23 (8), pp. 1395-1404. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2021.1974682
Authors | Daoud, A.O., Othman, A.A.E., Ebohon, O.J. and Bayyati, A. |
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Abstract | Construction projects are associated with construction and demolition waste (CDW) generated at different stages. In Egypt's case, the CDW problem has become a significant challenge, and the need to find sustainable solutions is overwhelming. Based on recent investigations in the literature, it was found that six main factors are affecting CDW reduction (CDWR) as follows: (1) waste-efficient materials procurement measures; (2) waste-efficient materials procurement models; (3) green materials procurement approach; (4) legislation; (5) culture & behaviour; and (6) awareness. In this study, a representative sample of Egyptian construction firms was screened to (1) investigate the applicability and effectiveness of CDWR factors in the Egyptian construction sector; and (2) examine the relationship between these factors and CDWR. The results revealed that (1) among different factors, “correct materials purchase” is the most applied item while “reducing overall material use by using prefabricated elements and highly durable materials” is the most effective item; and (2) there are statistically significant positive relationships between CDWR and different factors except “legislation”. The results demonstrate the necessity of developing a conceptual framework, as a next research initiative, consisting of these different factors for CDWR in Egypt. |
Keywords | Management of Technology and Innovation; Strategy and Management; Building and Construction |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | International Journal of Construction Management |
Journal citation | 23 (8), pp. 1395-1404 |
Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
ISSN | 1562-3599 |
2331-2327 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2021.1974682 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 06 Sep 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 27 Aug 2021 |
Deposited | 07 Sep 2021 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Additional information | Copyright © 2023 Taylor & Francis. his is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Construction Management on 06/09/2021, available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/ |
Page range | 1-10 |
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