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Ökmen , Ö and ÖztaÅŸ, A (2015) Scenario-based evaluation of a cost risk model through sensitivity analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(04), 403-23.
Brown, J and Loosemore, M (2015) Behavioural factors influencing corrupt action in the Australian construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(04), 372-89.
Karunasena, G and Amaratunga, D (2015) Capacity gaps in post disaster construction and demolition waste management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(04), 446-66.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: developing countries; Sri Lanka; capacity gaps; construction and demolition; disaster waste; influencing factors
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-08-2014-0107
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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.
Konno, Y (2015) Analysing Japanese contractor activity on the basis of panel data. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(04), 390-402.
Rogers, J, Chong, H-Y and Preece, C (2015) Adoption of building information modelling technology: Perspectives from Malaysian engineering consulting services firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(04), 424-45.