Šelih, J (2005) Improvement of construction and demolition (C&D) waste management on construction sites. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 21st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2005, London, UK.
Abstract
C&D waste poses a considerable risk for the environment due to its large quantities. Efficient management of this type of waste has to be ensured today in order to reduce its impact. The paper presents sources and classification of C&D waste, and possible waste management alternatives. Ways to increase the effectiveness of the C&D waste management on construction sites are discussed. Legal requirements valid in Slovenia and their influence upon various stakeholders' actions are presented. A case study dealing with demolition of a reinforced concrete bridge and associated C&D waste management is discussed. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that effective C&D waste management contributes to decreased costs and more efficient overall management of the construction site.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | recycling; sustainability; environmental impact; construction planning; material management |
| Index terms: | reinforced concrete, Slovenia, recycling, environmental impact, case study, construction planning, effectiveness, construction and demolition, construction site, waste management |
| Subjects: | environmental impact, building materials, construction planning, Geography, data collection methods, work location, waste management, performance management |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Site Management, Geographical Context, Construction Materials, Sustainability, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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