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Akinci, B, Fischer, M and Kunz, J (2002) Automated Generation of Work Spaces Required by Construction Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(04), 306–15.

Akinci, B, Fischer, M, Kunz, J and Levitt, R (2002) Representing Work Spaces Generically in Construction Method Models. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(04), 296–305.

Bhurisith, I and Touran, A (2002) Case Study of Obsolescence and Equipment Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(04), 357–61.

Formoso, C T, Soibelman, L, De Cesare, C and Isatto, E L (2002) Material Waste in Building Industry: Main Causes and Prevention. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(04), 316–25.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Wastes; Construction materials; Buildings; building; construction industry; cost optimal control; quality management; civil engineering;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2002)128:4(316)
  • Abstract:
    Material waste has been recognized as a major problem in the construction industry that has important implications both for the efficiency industry and for the environmental impact of construction projects. Moreover, waste measurement plays an important role in the management of production systems since it is an effective way to assess their performance, allowing areas of potential improvement to be pointed out. This paper describes the main results of two research studies carried out in Brazil that investigated the occurrence of material waste at 74 building sites located in different regions of that country. Some typical figures for the waste of some key construction materials are provided, and the main causes of waste in the sector are discussed. The results indicate that the waste of materials in the Brazilian building industry is fairly high and that a large variability in waste incidence is found across different projects. Most of this waste can be avoided by implementing inexpensive preventive measures, mostly related to managerial improvements.

Guo, S (2002) Identification and Resolution of Work Space Conflicts in Building Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(04), 287–95.

Hanna, A S, Peterson, P and Lee, M (2002) Benchmarking Productivity Indicators for Electrical/Mechanical Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(04), 331–7.

Kashiwagi, D and Byfield, R (2002) State of Utah Performance Information Procurement System Tests. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(04), 338–47.

Nima, M A, Abdul-Kadir, M R, Jaafar, M S and Alghulami, R G (2002) Constructability Concepts in West Port Highway in Malaysia. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(04), 348–56.

Schexnayder, C J and David, S A (2002) Past and Future of Construction Equipment—Part IV. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(04), 279–86.

Shen, L Y, Li, H and Li, Q M (2002) Alternative Concession Model for Build Operate Transfer Contract Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(04), 326–30.