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Arshad, H, Qasim, M, Thaheem, M J and Gabriel, H F (2017) Quantification of material wastage in construction industry of Pakistan: An analytical relationship between building types and waste generation. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(2), 19-34.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: cause identification; construction material; construction waste; sustainable construction; waste reduction
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1823-6499
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc2017.22.2.2
  • Abstract:
    The construction industry consumes a large part of raw material and global energy, and produces huge amount of solid waste. It is established that waste generated by construction processes has significant negative impact on the economy and environment. Effective waste management helps in reducing quantity of wastes and making a substantial contribution towards sustainable development and cost control. Based on a benchmarking approach, this research quantifies the material wastage and its causes in different types of building projects. In a waste diagnostic survey, 38 project sites were surveyed. Results revealed that bricks, tiles, and plaster from mortar are the most wasteful materials, and improper worker's skills, poor supervision, and lack of management the most significant causes. Buildings with substantial architectural works tend to generate maximum amount of waste while contractor size does not affect waste generation rate. Based on expert opinion, practical recommendations are given to control material waste. The findings offer a new perspective on sustainable construction by correlating building types with waste generation, as contribution to the existing body of knowledge. It will lead the construction managers to better understand the actual situation of construction waste and devise control measures. © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2017.

Choudhry, R M, Gabriel, H F, Khan, M K and Azhar, S (2017) Causes of discrepancies between design and construction in the Pakistan construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(2), 1-18.

Cruz, L M M, Echeverri, J J D, Arroyave, M G, Bejarano, D H and Florez, O F M (2017) Bioclimatic conditions: A forgotten factor in the domestic habitat in the city of palmira, Colombia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(2), 81-100.

Fateh, M A M and Mohammad, M F (2017) Industrialized building system provision in local and international standard form of contracts. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(2), 67-80.

Mejía, G and Franco-Duran, D M (2017) Evidence-based improvement policies in public management: A case study of public projects in barrancabermeja city, Colombia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(2), 55-66.

Sánchez, F A S, Peláez, G I C and Alís, J C (2017) Integral diagnosis of occupational health and safety management in colombian construction companies. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(2), 101-16.

Williamson, D, Orr, J and Fulford, D (2017) Biogas dome construction using pneumatics. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(2), 35-53.