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Atapattu, A M D S, Hadiwattage, C, Perera, B A K S and Rajaratnam, D (2024) Employing criteria scoring matrix in appraising the economic return of transcending to a circular built environment. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 267-90.
Ghanem, A and Edirisinghe, R (2024) Socio-economic disparities in greenspace quality: insights from the city of Melbourne. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 309-29.
Lam, E W M, Chan, A P C, Olawumi, T O, Wong, I and Kazeem, K O (2024) Sustainability concepts in global high-rise residential buildings: a scientometric and systematic review. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 425-43.
Nie, P, Dahanayake, K C and Sumanarathna, N (2024) Exploring UAE's transition towards circular economy through construction and demolition waste management in the pre-construction stage–A case study approach. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 246-66.
Nikmehr, B, Kafle, B and Al-Ameri, R (2024) Developing a sustainable self-compacting geopolymer concrete with 100% geopolymer-coated recycled concrete aggregate replacement. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 395-424.
Purushothaman, M B and Seadon, J (2024) System-wide construction waste and their connectivity to construction phases, impacting 5M factors and effects: a systematic review. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 354-69.
Rasanjali, W A, Mendis, A P K D, Perera, B A K S and Disaratna, V (2024) Implementing enterprise resource planning for lean waste minimisation: challenges and proposed strategies. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 330-53.
Salama, A M, Patil, M P and MacLean, L (2024) Urban resilience and sustainability through and beyond crisis – evidence-based analysis and lessons learned from selected European cities. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 444-70.
Shooshtarian, S, Maqsood, T, Wong, P S P, Caldera, S, Ryley, T, Zaman, A and Cáceres Ruiz, A M (2024) Circular economy in action: the application of products with recycled content in construction projects – a multiple case study approach. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 370-94.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: circular economy; commercial and infrastructure projects; construction and demolition waste; decarbonisation; residential; waste recycling
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-08-2023-0213
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Purpose: The utilisation of products with recycled content (PwRC) in construction projects has been identified as a targeted way to achieve sustainable management of construction and demolition waste resources. However, sustainable applications of these resources are subject to a wide array of factors that demand a thorough investigation. This study, therefore, explores the motivations, barriers and strategies for optimal PwRC uptake using a multiple-case study approach. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopted an interpretive multiple-case study approach. The case studies were selected from recently completed construction projects including two infrastructure projects, one commercial project and one residential project. A series of semi-structured interviews were carried out to collect the data. For each case study, four participants were interviewed; these participants represented design, client, supply and building teams. Findings: The study revealed the main barriers, motivations and opportunities for adoption of PwRC resources in four construction projects. These factors are believed to influence the utilisation of PwRC to varying extents and/or in diverse ways. The findings also suggest that there is a significant opportunity for stakeholders to adopt more sustainable waste management practices, and the use of institutional drivers can help achieve this goal. Research limitations/implications: The primary research contribution of the study lies in proposing three key research directions: investigating regulatory constraints impacting the use of PwRC, addressing supply chain challenges and enhancing quality assurance. Originality/value: The research has a practical contribution to the industry through a suite of actionable strategies to increase the uptake of PwRC. The strategies are mostly focussed on stakeholders' education, the regulation that supports PwRC and project management planning. The two major motivations – referring to two of the three pillars of sustainability (economy and environment) – provide a basis for organisational changes to ensure achieving sustainability in construction activities. © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Tunji-Olayeni, P, Kajimo-Shakantu, K and Ayodele, T O (2024) Factors influencing the intention to adopt green construction: an application of the theory of planned behaviour. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 291-308.