Yates, J K (2013) Sustainable methods for waste minimisation in construction. Construction Innovation, 13(3), pp. 281-301. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this article is to provide scenarios for the incorporation of sustainable waste minimisation strategies that were determined during a research project that investigated sustainable engineering and construction processes. Design/methodology/approach - The research included a thorough review of sustainable engineering and construction practices throughout the world and the collection of additional information from high-level executives from some of the top ranked global engineering and construction firms. The research was limited to collecting data from high-level engineering and construction executives since they were the most knowledgeable about the use of sustainable strategies within their firm. Findings - The results determined the main types of construction waste and sustainable strategies that could be used to minimise the amount of waste generated by the construction industry. Research limitations/implications - he research was limited to collecting data from high-level engineering and construction executives since they were the most knowledgeable about the use of sustainable strategies within their firms. The research could affect members of the engineering and construction industry, since it provides methods for implementing sustainable strategies that help to reduce the amount of waste generated by the construction industry. Originality/value - The research is unique because it addressed waste minimisation strategies for the building construction industry and for the industrial and heavy/highway construction industries.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | green building; green construction; sustainability; sustainable development; waste minimisation |
| Index terms: | construction industry, construction waste, highway construction, executive, building construction, sustainable development, strategy, construction firm, minimization, methodology, construction process, green building |
| Subjects: | building construction, industry analysis, civil engineering, research methods, algorithms, design practice, management, health safety and environment, organization, practitioner, waste management |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Sustainability, Construction Technology, Roles and Professions, Digital Applications, Design Practice, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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