Karunasena, G and Amaratunga, D (2015) Capacity gaps in post disaster construction and demolition waste management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(4), pp. 446-466. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to focus on the identification of the existing capacities of post disaster C & D waste management in developing countries, with a special emphasis on Sri Lanka to determine the capacity gaps and related influencing factors. Design/methodology/approach - Multiple case studies and expert interviews were conducted to gather primary information on the existing capacities of disaster C & D waste management. Three case studies, including 15 individuals and six experts representing government, non-government institutions and others, were selected. Findings - The results revealed the existing capacities, capacity gaps and influencing factors for post disaster C & D waste management in the areas of skills and confidence building, links and collaborations, continuity and sustainability, research and development, communication and coordination, organisational implementation and investment in infrastructure. Research limitations/implications - This study limited disaster C & D waste to debris generated from totally or partially damaged buildings and infrastructure as a direct impact of natural disasters or from demolished buildings and infrastructure at rehabilitation or at early recovery stages. Originality/value - The research enabled an analysis of existing capacities and identified capacity gaps in post disaster C & D waste management with influencing factors developing countries.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | developing countries; Sri Lanka; capacity gaps; construction and demolition; disaster waste; influencing factors |
| Index terms: | interview, research and development, case study, disaster waste, collaboration, methodology, coordination, recovery, implementation, construction and demolition, Sri Lanka, natural disaster, capacity gap, waste management, influencing factor, developing country |
| Subjects: | management, development economics, contractual arrangements, data collection methods, waste management, operations management, environmental hazards, risk assessment, research methods, Geography, research management |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Organizational Design, Research Practice, Project Management, Sustainability, International Construction, Procurement, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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