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Ayinla, K O, Cheung, F and Tawil, A (2019) Demystifying the concept of offsite manufacturing method. Construction Innovation , 20(02), 223–46.

Hamidavi, T, Abrishami, S, Ponterosso, P, Begg, D and Nanos, N (2020) OSD. Construction Innovation , 20(02), 149–69.

Khan, M W and Ali, Y (2020) Sustainable construction. Construction Innovation , 20(02), 191–207.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Life cycle assessment; Life cycle cost analysis; Construction and demolition wastes; Marble sludge; Rice husk; Bagasse ash; Ordinary concrete; Construction management; Sustainability and green buildings; Whole life cycle; Construction engineering manageme
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-05-2019-0040
  • Abstract:
    The change in climate and depletion of natural resources because of the harmful emissions from different materials becomes a main issue for the globe. Some of the developed and developing countries have focused on this issue and performed research to provide a solution. The purpose of this study is to identify the best types of concrete based on its impact on the environment and economy. Design/methodology/approach The life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis of six concrete mixtures that include construction and demolition wastes (CDW), marble sludge, rice husk and bagasse ash as a partial replacement of cement, are performed. These types of concrete are compared with each other and with ordinary concrete to select the best possible concrete type for a developing country, like Pakistan. Findings The results show that, although for an agricultural country like Pakistan, the agriculture wastes such as rice husk and bagasse ash are preferable to be used, if the emissions of CO2 and CO from rice husk and NOx and SO2 from bagasse ash are properly controlled. However, based on the results, it is recommended to use the CDW in concrete because of the small amount of air emissions and affordable prices. Originality/value Through this study, a path has been provided to construction companies and relative government organizations of Pakistan, which leads to sustainable practices in the construction industry. Moreover, the base is provided for future researchers who want to work in this area, as for Pakistan, there is no database available that helps to identify the impact of different concrete on the environment.

Lenderink, B, Halman, J I, Boes, H and Voordijk, H (2020) A method to encourage and assess innovations in public tenders for infrastructure and construction projects. Construction Innovation , 20(02), 171–89.

Saka, A B and Chan, D W (2020) Profound barriers to building information modelling (BIM) adoption in construction small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Construction Innovation , 20(02), 261–84.

Sergeeva, N and Liu, N (2019) Social construction of innovation and the role of innovation brokers in the construction sector. Construction Innovation , 20(02), 247–59.

Utomo, C and Rahmawati, Y (2020) Agreement options for negotiation on material location decision of housing development. Construction Innovation , 20(02), 209–22.

Van Oorschot, J A, Halman, J I and Hofman, E (2020) Getting innovations adopted in the housing sector. Construction Innovation , 20(02), 285–318.