Management of construction & demolition waste: barriers and strategies to achieving good waste practice for developing countries
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Environmental contamination due to construction and demolition (C&D) waste
management is a global issue. It is an even bigger issue specifically for developing countries that
encounter different obstacles due to the construction industry’s practices caused by a lack of
knowledge and the economic status of these countries. The aim of this study is to review various
research conducted in developed and developing countries so as to identify the significant problems
and to seek appropriate ways to implement the management of C&D waste in developing countries.
The findings of this research were grouped into seven (7) areas, which include the economy,
knowledge across the industry, storage and cross-contamination of wastes, technology, design for
deconstruction, legislation, and environmental health. Each barrier is attached with a strategy
appropriate for developing nations, which would improve the C & D waste management industry if
implemented. This study’s results can be used as a reference for further research into these barriers
to develop comprehensive strategies that will significantly improve the C&D waste management
industry.
Keywords
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)