Alshdiefat, A S; Sharif, A A; Alharahsheh, A I; Albrka, S I; Olsson, N O E; Younes, M and Bang, S (2025) Construction and demolition waste management in Jordan: A multifaceted perspective. Construction Innovation, 25(2), pp. 290-305. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the multifaceted challenge of managing construction and demolition waste within the context of the Jordan construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: Using data sourced through desk research, interviews and questionnaires, this study examines the principal causes of increased volumes of construction and demolition waste, as well as the obstacles to both developing and implementing better waste management strategies. Findings: This study identifies multiple causes of issues related to waste management and barriers to developing and implementing solutions and concludes by recommending a holistic approach to this multifaceted problem. A lack of adequate construction waste management infrastructure, regarding both physical facilities and regulations, was highlighted as the key challenge. Social implications: The accumulation of waste that results from construction and demolition activity, and activities characterized by unsustainable utilization of raw materials and inefficiency are a global issue. The challenge of effectively managing construction waste is importantly tied to factors including the availability of the necessary infrastructure; economic conditions; and the scarcity of skilled laborers, among others. Originality/value: This study focuses on the Jordan construction industry, which is so far not very well researched. By building upon previous studies, this study supports further research to illuminate the causes of waste and the barriers to better management, an issue that is not only a pillar of progress at the country level but also key for a sustainable development in general.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | barriers; construction waste; Jordan; stakeholders; sustainability; waste management |
| Index terms: | economic condition, holistic approach, construction industry, Jordan, construction waste, interview, sustainable development, strategy, construction and demolition, methodology, regulation, questionnaire, waste management |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, political science, management, data collection methods, business, Geography, health safety and environment, research methods, economic analysis, waste management |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Business Strategy, Governance, Geographical Context, Health and Safety, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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