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Motawa, I and Kaka, A (2008) Payment mechanisms for integrated teams in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 1-10.

Nani, G, Edwards, P, Adjei-Kumi, T, Badu, E and Amoah, P (2008) Customisation and desirable characteristics of a standard method of measurement for building works in Ghana. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 30-40.

Ng, T, Palaneeswaran, E and Kumaraswamy, M (2008) Costs and benefits of ISO9000-based quality management systems to construction contractors. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 23-29.

Shakantu, W, Muya, M, Tookey, J and Bowen, P (2008) Evaluating truck empty running in construction: a case study from Cape Town, South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 41-49.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Transport efficiency; backloading; logistics; construction
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v8i2.3005
  • Abstract:
    The efficiency of any transport operation is dependent on the degree to which vehicle capacity is utilised on the forward and return trips. Efficiency requirements create the logistical challenges of finding backloads for returning vehicles. In the absence of backloads, vehicles travel empty on the return journey. Construction is fundamentally different from other freight services in that apart from requiring large quantities of material inputs, it also generates appreciable levels of waste. There is therefore, potential for reducing empty running by construction trucks through backloading waste to points of disposal, reuse, recycling or reclamation. Backloading, which is one of the reverse logistics processes is important for returning products that are damaged, obsolete or worn out and those unacceptable to buyers. Backloading is also associated with utilising spare capacity in the supply chain to increase return on truck investment. This paper examines the operations and processes associated with construction materials and waste logistics and assesses the potential for reduction in truck empty running through utilisation of the reverse logistics concept.

Sundqvist, J (2008) From focus on price to the pyramid of innovation, information, cooperation, value and trust: a success story of five Swedish building material manufacturers. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 11-2.

Wasif, I, Josephson, P-E and Styhre, A (2008) Individual learning in construction projects: professions and their approaches. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 50-60.