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Arditi, D and Chotibhongs, R (2009) Detection and prevention of unbalanced bids. Construction Management and Economics, 27(08), 721–32.

Choi, K, Lee, E-B, Ibbs, C W and Kim, Y W (2009) Multifaceted public outreach and cost–benefit analysis for its effectiveness validation. Construction Management and Economics, 27(08), 771–82.

Hyari, K H, El-Rayes, K and El-Mashaleh, M (2009) Automated trade-off between time and cost in planning repetitive construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 27(08), 749–61.

Ilozor, B D (2009) Differential management of waste by construction sectors: a case study in Michigan, USA. Construction Management and Economics, 27(08), 763–70.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction sectors; waste management; differences
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190903117769
  • Abstract:
    Waste is a great problem in the world of construction. If dealt with appropriately, there can be many benefits, including lower overall cost, faster production, a higher quality and more sustainable buildings. There are many solutions available for minimizing waste during construction. However, a great amount of waste still exists, whether in residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructural or other constructions. The purpose of this investigation is to ascertain key sources of waste, and whether generation varies with the type and size of the constructors. A sample of 30 general contractors was studied, and several null hypotheses on waste generation and minimization differences among sectors were tested using the Kruskal–Wallis H-test. Although subtle shifts were observed in the aspects of waste behaviour that seemed predicated on construction sectors and capital base, to some extent the proposition that the construction type and size can influence waste generation and minimization was validated. Based on this study, some solutions are provided as viable avenues to managing and minimizing construction waste across sectors.

Javernick-Will, A N (2009) Organizational learning during internationalization: acquiring local institutional knowledge. Construction Management and Economics, 27(08), 783–97.

Voordijk, H (2009) Construction management and economics: the epistemology of a multidisciplinary design science. Construction Management and Economics, 27(08), 713–20.

Yu, W-d, Chang, P-l, Yao, S-H and Liu, S-J (2009) KVAM: model for measuring knowledge management performance of engineering community of practice. Construction Management and Economics, 27(08), 733–47.