Critical management practices influencing on-site waste minimization in construction projects

A Study Identifying Causes of Construction Waste Production and Applying Safety Management on Construction Site

Background and purpose: In a recent century, the amount of construction waste has increased significantly. Although the building industry has a considerable role in the development of a society, it is regarded as an environmentally destructive. Source reduction is the highest goal in the waste management hierarchy and is in priority. It also has economic benefits by reducing costs associated wi...

Optimization of the Waste Management for Construction Projects Using Simulation

Growth in construction activities increases the amount of construction waste generated. Recycling of construction waste is an important component of environmentally responsible construction, as it reduces the amount of waste directed to landfills. In addition, it enhances the resource recovery for future construction work. A model is presented in this paper to predict waste generation rates, as...

Hazardous Waste Minimization Practices in Tennessee

The minimization of hazardous waste generation as well as the proper treatment and disposal of generated waste has great importance for the protection of present and future human health and the environment. The purpose of this study was to identify the extent of waste minimization practices carried out by Tennessee waste generators since September 1985, This was accompl i shed methodologically ...

Waste Management and Minimization

a study identifying causes of construction waste production and applying safety management on construction site

background and purpose: in a recent century, the amount of construction waste has increased significantly. although the building industry has a considerable role in the development of a society, it is regarded as an environmentally destructive. source reduction is the highest goal in the waste management hierarchy and is in priority. it also has economic benefits by reducing costs associated wi...