Saradara, S M; Lara, J C F; Swarnakar, V; Rauf, A; Qureshi, R; Fadel, M E and Khalfan, M M A (2024) Construction and demolition waste management in the United Arab Emirates through the 3R principle. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), pp. 430-454. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: This study reviews policies, green building regulations, key performance indicators (KPIs) and management methods related to construction and demolition waste (CDW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It aims to develop a holistic framework based on the 3R (reduce, reuse and recycle) principles to assess the current status of circular economy (CE) deployment and identify key determinants for efficient CDW management. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed-method approach was used, including desk-based searches, systematic literature reviews and searches of official government websites to review existing CDW management policies and methods in the UAE. Scholarly databases were reviewed to identify CDW management challenges from a 3R perspective. A conceptual CE framework based on the 3R principles was developed using the study's findings. Findings: The study provides a comprehensive review of CDW management in the UAE, analyzing associated management challenges in the construction sector. It proposes a holistic 3R principles-based framework, emphasizing strategic steps in the building lifecycle, site waste management (SWM) plans, drivers for circular construction and systematic adoption guidelines for effective CE deployment to achieve sustainable CDW management in the UAE construction sector. Originality/value: This study explores existing policies and challenges in CDW management in the UAE and offers a 3R principles-based framework for CE deployment in the construction sector. It provides valuable insights for manufacturers of recycled products and for integrating circularity into construction projects’ design and procurement processes.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | 3r principles; circular economy; construction and demolition waste management; construction industry; framework; United Arab Emirates |
| Index terms: | construction sector, database, methodology, lifecycle, recycle, procurement process, green building, waste management, determinant, construction and demolition, regulation, key performance indicator, United Arab Emirates, construction project, circularity, circular economy, management method, systematic literature review, construction industry, manufacturer |
| Subjects: | waste management, production management, contractual arrangements, design practice, sustainable design, research evaluation and metrics, Geography, industry analysis, practitioner, management, political science, data management, risk assessment, sustainable materials, research methods, project delivery |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Sustainability, Digital Applications, Project Management, Research Practice, Risk Management, Governance, Geographical Context, Procurement, Business Strategy, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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