Construction Waste Causes and Solution - Action Research

IF 0.8 Q4 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Waste and Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-08-04 DOI:10.1680/jwarm.21.00045

Anil Soharu, Naveen B P, Arjun Sil

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Abstract

The study's focus was to identify the primary causes of construction waste and the most effective methods for reducing them. In the collaborative action research methodology, a questionnaire was used as a tool. Data from 109 participants were analysed statistically using multiple regressions and descriptive statistics (percentage, mean, and t-test). Responses were collected by various stakeholders from the construction industry having different expertise, and work experience and spread across pan India. The primary causes of construction waste have been identified during material ordering, transit damage, negligent frame of mind of the working team, wrong work methodologies and improper work planning. Preparation of an appropriate waste management plan at the start and periodic review of same by senior management, use of building certification methods, correct handing and return of leftover material from the site, the trained workforce at the site and proper work methodologies are seen as being the most effective waste reduction techniques. Multiple regressions revealed that respondent work roles, experience, and type of project were substantial positive factors that influence reducing waste management at the project site. However, both the causes and solutions of construction waste were found to be human-related. Awareness of these factors must be imparted to stakeholders, which can motivate and inspire effective waste management in the construction industry.

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建筑垃圾成因及对策-行动研究

研究的重点是找出产生建筑废物的主要原因，以及减少建筑废物的最有效方法。在协同行动研究方法论中，问卷是一种工具。使用多元回归和描述性统计(百分比、平均值和t检验)对109名参与者的数据进行统计分析。来自建筑行业的不同利益相关者收集了反馈，他们具有不同的专业知识和工作经验，并遍布整个印度。在材料订购、运输损坏、工作团队的心态疏忽、错误的工作方法和不适当的工作规划期间，确定了建筑垃圾的主要原因。一开始就制订适当的废物管理计划，并由高级管理人员定期审查该计划，使用建筑认证方法，正确处理和归还现场的剩余材料，现场训练有素的工作人员和适当的工作方法被认为是最有效的减少废物的技术。多元回归显示，受访者的工作角色、经验和项目类型是影响减少项目现场废物管理的实质性积极因素。然而，建筑垃圾产生的原因和解决方法都与人为因素有关。必须向持份者灌输对这些因素的认识，这可以激励和启发建筑行业有效的废物管理。

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Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Waste and Resource Management ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL-

CiteScore

1.70

自引率

14.30%

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期刊介绍： Waste and Resource Management publishes original research and practice papers on all civil engineering and construction related aspects of the resource management cycle, from the minimization of waste, through the re-use and recycling, to the management and disposal of residual wastes. Associated legislation, standards, socio-economic considerations and links with sustainable consumption and production are included. The range of subjects covered encompasses, but is not restricted to, strategies for reducing construction waste through better design, improved recovery and re-use, more efficient resource management, the performance of materials recovered from wastes, and, the procurement, planning, design, construction, operation and logistics of waste and resource management facilities.