Li Hao, J; Hill, M J and Yin Shen, L (2008) Managing construction waste on-site through system dynamics modelling: The case of Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 15(2), pp. 103-113. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a decision support tool for construction waste on-site to achieve better construction and demolition waste management. Design/methodology/approach – System dynamics methodology is adopted for developing the model. Findings – The model of managing construction waste on-site is established. The interconnections of the main activities are included into the model with focus on planning and management where information about the future trend is for better decision making. Practical implications – Construction waste generation is dynamic and interactive. Therefore, the model developed can be used as a flexible tool to help practitioners to understand the causes and effects. Originality/value – Since the model allows the users to fine-tune the input parameters, it is flexible to adjust the model to better reflect the reality according to different conditions. This is an advantage over other static models.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; Hong Kong; waste management |
| Index terms: | static model, decision support, construction and demolition, practitioner, waste management, decision-making, methodology, system dynamics, Hong Kong, construction waste, modelling, construction industry |
| Subjects: | waste management, practitioner, computing systems, analytical methods, modelling and simulation, Geography, research methods, industry analysis, decision analysis |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Risk Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Engineering Principles, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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