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Al-Sudairi, A A (2007) Evaluating the effect of construction process characteristics to the applicability of lean principles. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 99–121.
Dobbelsteen, A v d, Arets, M and Nunes, R (2007) Sustainable design of supporting structures: Optimal structural spans and component combinations for effective improvement of environmental performance. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 54–71.
Eaton, D, Akbiyikli, R, Lemos, T d, Gunnigan, L, Kutanis, R O, Casensky, M, Ladra, J and Sawalhi, N E (2007) An examination of the suitability of a UK PFI model within the Czech Republic, the Republic of Ireland, Palestine (Gaza-West Bank), Portugal and Turkey. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 122–42.
Fu, C, Kaya, S and Aouad, M K G (2007) The development of an IFC-based lifecycle costing prototype tool for building construction and maintenance: Integrating lifecycle costing to nD modelling. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 85–98.
Hao, J L, Hills, M J and Huang, T (2007) A simulation model using system dynamic method for construction and demolition waste management in Hong Kong. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 7–21.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction industry; Simulation; System monitoring; Waste management; Hong Kong
- ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
- URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/14714170710721269
- Abstract:
Purpose – As construction and demolition(C&D) waste is one of the main solid waste generators in Hong Kong, its impact on the environment has become an imperative issue to the involved stakeholders. Although, C&D waste management has been receiving increasing attention from stakeholders and researchers since the early 1980s, how to manage C&D waste efficiently and effectively is, however, still in its early stages. Past research on C&D waste management has mainly focused on the separate aspects of waste management including waste reduction, reuse, recycle and response. A new approach is made in this paper to improve C&D waste management. Design/methodology/approach – A simulation model is developed based on system dynamics methodology for strategic planning of C&D waste in Hong Kong by incorporating the relationship of major activities inherently involved in C&D waste management. Findings – Finds that such an integrated simulation model will have the potential to assist decision makers and practitioners to better understand the complexity of information and processes involved in managing C&D waste throughout a project's life-cycle. Originality/value – This has shown that management of C&D waste can be facilitated by means of system dynamics to provide a better understanding of the dynamic interactions and interdependencies of the key areas of the C&D waste management process. Record 28.
Linden, K A C v d, Kurvers, S S R, Raue, A A K and Boerstra, A A C (2007) Indoor climate guidelines in The Netherlands: Developments towards adaptive thermal comfort. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 72–84.
Tenpierik, M J, Cauberg, J J M and Thorsell, T I (2007) Integrating vacuum insulation panels in building constructions: an integral perspective. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 38–53.
Timmeren, A v and Sidler, D (2007) The sustainable implant: Decentralised sanitation and energy reuse (Desaer) in the built environment. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 22–37.