Understanding the key factors of construction waste in Jordan
Joint Authors
Source
Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering
Issue
Vol. 10, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2016), pp.244-253, 10 p.
Publisher
Jordan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Research
Publication Date
2016-06-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Waste of construction materials has been recognized as a significant problem for different stakeholders involved in construction projects.
This waste has negative impacts on the efficiency of the construction industry, the country economy at large and the environment.
Thus, the minimization of construction wastes has become a pressing issue.
This paper aims at investigating the main factors and causes contributing to material waste in the construction industry in Jordan.
In order to achieve the aim of this study, a survey was carried out, employing semi-structured interview, to gather information from construction professionals about causes of waste in construction materials.
The results show that the most significant factors contributing to construction waste can be categorized mainly into two groups: management-related and workforce-related.
Examples of these are: ‘lack of skilled workers and subcontractors’ and ‘lack of quality management system’.
Decision makers and construction professionals can benefit from the findings of this study as input to build their strategies concerning construction waste management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Rifai, Jawad& al-Amudi, Umar. 2016. Understanding the key factors of construction waste in Jordan. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering،Vol. 10, no. 2, pp.244-253.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-678322
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Rifai, Jawad& al-Amudi, Umar. Understanding the key factors of construction waste in Jordan. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering Vol. 10, no. 2 (2016), pp.244-253.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-678322
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Rifai, Jawad& al-Amudi, Umar. Understanding the key factors of construction waste in Jordan. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering. 2016. Vol. 10, no. 2, pp.244-253.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-678322
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 252-253
Record ID
BIM-678322