An Insight into the Enablers for Waste Management Culture in the Construction Sector

Abstract

The construction industry is growing day by day due to the immense need for infrastructure and development projects in developed as well as developing countries. At the same time, millions of tons of waste are generated during the execution of these projects. In total construction waste, half of the waste comes from building projects. So, the importance of waste control in construction and especially in building projects can be imagined. In this regard, a comprehensive literature review was conducted based on fifty shortlisted and most relevant papers from prestigious journals of construction management. Then, frequency analysis was conducted. Based on the results, significant enablers at the macro as well as micro levels in the construction industry were identified.

Keywords

• enablers
• waste generation
• construction waste control practices
• circular economy