Ali, A (2018) Development of a framework for sustainable construction waste management: a case study of three major Libyan cities. PhD thesis, University of Wolverhampton, UK.
Abstract
Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste is one of the most voluminous and harmful categories of solid waste worldwide, comprising 40% of the total volume of global waste. Waste minimisation is essential for sustainable waste management for environmental, social and economic benefits. Libya has particularly egregious C&D waste due to prolific and unregulated construction activities and conflict, and defective C&D waste management. This study presents a framework for sustainable construction and demolition waste management (SC&DWM) in the Libyan context. A critical analysis of different barriers affecting SC&DWM and strategies to overcome them are presented based on a combination of literature review and mixed methods research. During the first phase, questionnaires were distributed face-to-face to four different groups: the general public, two groups of experts and policy maker. The second phase involved a focus group discussion (FGD) to produce additional beneficial supporting data, particularly from experts, in order to strengthen the outcomes of the study. Data analysis revealed that the main barrier to SC&DWM in Libya is the lack of C&D waste management facilities, while the least important barrier was ... (continues)
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | policy; sustainable construction; waste management; focus group; Libya |
| Index terms: | case study, mixed method, construction activity, sustainable construction, minimization, focus group, data analysis, strategy, construction and demolition, face, literature review, questionnaire, waste management, Libya, demolition waste |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, data analysis and analytics, management, waste management, psychology, construction operations, algorithms, sustainable construction, Geography |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Business Strategy, Digital Applications, Site Management, Organizational Design, Geographical Context, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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