Othuman Mydin, Md Azree and Khor, Jie Cheng
(2014)
Construction Waste Material Management and Logistic System.
Analele Universităţii "Eftimie Murgu" Reşiţa: Fascicola I, Inginerie, XXI (1).
pp. 220-230.
ISSN 1453-7397
Abstract
Construction is one of the industries that produces significant amount
of waste. Construction site produces waste as a result of construction
work. In the context of direct waste, it is a mixture of surplus materials
arising from any kind of construction works, be it construction, site
clearance, excavation, renovation or refurbishment. Construction waste
consumes a large amount of natural resources and hence a strategic
management is significant to reduce or manage construction waste.
There are studies showing that waste represents a relatively high percentage
of production costs. Previous researcher defined waste as the
loss of any kind of resources produced by activities which generate direct
or indirect costs and do not add any value to the final product from
the point of view of client. The society’s concern has gone from the
perspective of efficiency to the impact to the environment. It is undeniable
that the waste generated has caused an impact to the environment.
However, building waste can hardly be recycled as it may be
highly contaminated in the process of production or assembly. Building
materials and inventory on site will contribute to waste generation if
not handled properly and systematically. This paper will discuss some
important elements of construction waste and management such as
waste material management, construction logistic system and generation
of construction waste.
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