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Bowen, P, Peihua Zhang, R and Edwards, P (2021) An investigation of work-related strain effects and coping mechanisms among South African construction professionals. Construction Management and Economics, 39(04), 298–322.
Chen, J (2021) Study on the joint mechanical properties of steel structure buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(04), 655-65.
De Luca, A, Chen, L and Gharehbaghi, K (2021) Sustainable utilization of recycled aggregates: robust construction and demolition waste reduction strategies. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(04), 666-82.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: demolition waste; material properties; recycled aggregates; recycled concrete (rc); recycling process; sustainability
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-04-2020-0029
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Purpose: Due to the high demand of concrete, significant volume of natural resources is required, including virgin aggregates. Many studies have shown that the production of concrete has one of the highest CO2 levels. Although efforts are in place to recycle, enormous effects on landfill and the wider environment remain. Research has suggested the importance of reusing construction and demolition waste such as aggregate for use in recycled concrete. However, robust construction and demolition waste reduction strategies are required. There have been numerous researches on the use of recycled concrete and its management in the construction industry. This paper further consolidates this position. Design/methodology/approach: This paper exhibits the barriers and benefits of using recycled aggregates for construction industry. This is achieved via reviewing the current construction and demolition waste reduction strategies used mainly in three countries: the UK, Australia and Japan. These countries were selected since they seemingly have similar construction industry and environment. Subsequently, evolving barriers and benefits of using recycled aggregates for construction industry are also reviewed and discussed. And to support such focus, robust construction and demolition waste reduction strategies will be advocated. Findings: The findings are summarized as follows. The recycling construction and demolition waste could have a positive net benefit compared to the procurement and production of virgin aggregate materials with the same properties. This is not only financially beneficial but also environmentally viable, as fewer resources would be required to produce the same aggregate material. There are effective ways to achieve a high recycle rate target, as demonstrated by Japan. The implementation of a similar recycling process could be implemented globally to achieve a more effective recycle rate through the help of governments at all levels. By creating awareness about the financial and environmental benefits of using recycled aggregate products, large recycling companies can be also enticed to follow suit. Practical implications: The findings from this paper can ultimately support the construction industry to further consolidate and advocate the use of recycled aggregates. Originality/value: To achieve the research aim, this paper reviews some of the main sustainability factors of recycled aggregates (including coarse and fine aggregates) and provides comparison to virgin aggregates.
Ershadi, M, Davis, P and Newaz, M T (2021) Important academic interventions for promoting resilience: The perception of construction management undergraduates. Construction Management and Economics, 39(04), 340–55.
Hiete, M, Stengel, J, Ludwig, J and Schultmann, F (2011) Matching construction and demolition waste supply to recycling demand: a regional management chain model. Building Research & Information, 39(04), 333–51.
Johansson, B O H (2011) The post-war destruction of Swedish cities. Building Research & Information, 39(04), 412–29.
Mallach, A (2011) Demolition and preservation in shrinking US industrial cities. Building Research & Information, 39(04), 380–94.
Organ, S (2021) Minimum energy efficiency – is the energy performance certificate a suitable foundation?. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(04), 581-601.
Rana, M J, Hasan, M R, Sobuz, M H R and Sutan, N M (2021) Evaluation of passive design strategies to achieve NZEB in the corporate facilities: the context of Bangladeshi subtropical monsoon climate. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(04), 619-54.
Thomsen, A and van der Flier, K (2011) Understanding obsolescence: a conceptual model for buildings. Building Research & Information, 39(04), 352–62.
Uusitalo, P, Lappalainen, E, Seppänen, O, Pikas, E, Peltokorpi, A, Menzhinskii, N and Piitulainen, M (2021) To trust or not to trust: is trust a prerequisite for solving design quality problems?. Construction Management and Economics, 39(04), 279–97.
van den Berg, M, Voordijk, H and Adriaanse, A (2021) BIM uses for deconstruction: an activity-theoretical perspective on reorganising end-of-life practices. Construction Management and Economics, 39(04), 323–39.
Wallace, D and Wallace, R (2011) Consequences of massive housing destruction: the New York City fire epidemic. Building Research & Information, 39(04), 395–411.
Wassenberg, F (2011) Demolition in the Bijlmermeer: lessons from transforming a large housing estate. Building Research & Information, 39(04), 363–79.
Williams, C C and Kayaoglu, A (2021) Explaining the supply of home repair and renovation services in the undeclared economy: lessons from Europe. Construction Management and Economics, 39(04), 356–68.