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Bon-Gang, H and Zong Bao, Y (2011) Perception on benefits of construction waste management in the Singapore construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 394–406.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Construction projects; Project characteristics; Singapore; Waste management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/09699981111145835
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – Increased disposal costs and reduction in number of landfills have created a need for implementing effective waste management in the construction industry. As every construction project is unique in its way of development, benefits from the waste management may also differ from project to project and thus project characteristics should be taken into consideration when implementing the strategy. This study seeks to investigate how different project characteristics affect perception on benefits, from construction waste management, based on the survey results from 66 industry experts. Design/methodology/approach – A literature review was conducted to gather information on project characteristics and its classification, construction waste management, waste management plan and its benefits. Subsequently, a set of questions was formulated to gain insight and opinion on the selection of project characteristics and particular benefits of construction waste management. A set of questions pertaining to different project characteristics linked with benefits of waste management was sent to each of the personnel for their views. Findings – The results of this study establishes that the key materials used in projects, project size in terms of total installed costs, and project type have perceptual impacts on benefits from construction waste management. Originality/value – Understanding how project characteristics will affect the benefits can help the construction industry to identify projects to which the waste management should first be applied, maximizing its benefits.

Franck, T, Gérard, S and Régis, B (2011) Method and tools for building maintenance plan arbitration. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 343–62.

Hans, V (2011) Construction management research at the interface of design and explanatory science. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 334–42.

Martin, L, Florence, T T P, Kevin, D and Umut, O (2011) The politics of sameness in the Australian construction industry: Comparing operative and manager attitudes towards cultural diversity. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 363–80.

Mikael, F (2011) Criteria for achieving efficient contractor-supplier relations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 381–93.

Sangki, K, Sanghyo, L and Jaejun, K (2011) Relationship between the financial crisis of Korean construction firms and macroeconomic fluctuations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 407–22.