The most common types of construction waste materials that can be recycled and reused are concrete, metal, asphalt, brick, plastic, cardboard, timber and glass. A descriptive...
Implementing the 3R approach has proven to be a significant concern, aiming to reduce material waste at construction sites and promote rapid recycling and maximum reuse of resources (Boon et al ...
1. Sustainability in construction and demolition waste management. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established by the United Nations, which include 17 goals and 169 associated targets as in response to the new challenges of modern society (United Nations Development Programme, 2022).As the modern society …
Currently, in Peninsular Malaysia, approximately 95–97% of solid wastes (including construction and demolition (C&D) waste) collected are dumped at the …
of Construction Waste Materials in Malaysia . Shaharin Hamid1, Che Maznah Mat Isa2*, Shamer N. Felix3 and Nur Kamaliah Mustaffa4 . Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia ... In general, recycling of construction waste is a process of converting waste into a new material,
There is a lack of awareness and knowledge among the Malaysian construction industry about waste management reduction. Numerous nations worldwide have understood and have incorporated the concept of the 3R (reduce, reuse, and recycle) in waste management, and it has worked out well. This study investigated construction …
construction waste is achieved by eliminating waste where possible; minimising waste where feasible; and reusing materials which might otherwise become waste. It is envisaged that effective waste management in the construction industry could be achieved by …
1. Introduction. Wastes from the construction and demolition (C&D) activities create substantial environmental impacts. These environmental impacts include high consumption of energy, the generation of solid waste, pollution damages to the environmental such as sedimentation, soil erosion and flash flood, the increase in the …
With fast-growing cities and ballooning population, developing countries like Malaysia are facing numerous challenges in sustainably managing wastes. The waste generated in Malaysia in 2005 was 19,000 tons per day at a recycling rate of 5%. The quantity rose to 38,000 tons per day thirteen years later, in 2018, despite the increased recycling rate of …
The recycling system of construction waste is regulated by several bodies in Malaysia: National Solid Waste Management Department, Solid Waste and Public …
The article finishes by addressing construction waste recycling issues and possibilities, highlighting the necessity of stakeholder engagement, legislative assistance, and innovative technology in ...
From the data obtained, current circumstances of construction and demolition waste management in Malaysia, level of awareness of construction practitioner and the best …
Although categorisation of waste assists segregation of construction waste and increases the potential for reuse and recycling, little progress has been made in Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia.
DOI: 10.1016/J.RNREC.2009.01.005 Corpus ID: 111228647; Attitude and behavioral factors in waste management in the construction industry of Malaysia @article{Begum2009AttitudeAB, title={Attitude and behavioral factors in waste management in the construction industry of Malaysia}, author={R. A. Begum and …
Prior works have suggested various strategies to increase construction waste recycling (CWR) rates. However, choosing the strategies is challenging without a lateral comparison. Therefore, this study aims to compare the usability of various strategies that target the enhancement of CWR implementation. To achieve this purpose, thirteen …
The findings can potentially be used to enhance the effectiveness of construction waste management in Malaysia and create awareness among contractors for a better alternative in managing the construction waste on-site. ... Strategies for successful construction and demolition waste recycling operations. Construction Management & Economics, 15(1 ...
Increasing environmental awareness has contributed to the shift of mindset among the Malaysian construction industry stakeholders. The Malaysian government has put an effort to prioritize the importance of managing construction and demolition (C&D) wastes to mitigate environmental impacts, but the recycling rate is still as low as 15%.
However, the construction industry's most common waste management practices mainly focus on issues relating to physical construction waste and recycling guides, where waste is already generated ...
Nowadays development of construction in Malaysia has been effect to the increasing of construction waste. Additionally, the production of construction waste from construction projects has given ...
1. Introduction. Construction waste (CW) is damaged materials generated during the construction process and considered the most significant contributor to landfills worldwide (Ibrahim et al., 2010).Specifically, CW continually contributes approximately 16%–60% of landfills globally (Luangcharoenrat et al., 2019).This overwhelming volume …
DOI: 10.1016/J.RNREC.2006.01.004 Corpus ID: 109198195; A benefit–cost analysis on the economic feasibility of construction waste minimisation: The case of Malaysia @article{Begum2006ABA, title={A benefit–cost analysis on the economic feasibility of construction waste minimisation: The case of Malaysia}, author={R. A. Begum and …
Construction Waste Problems. Waste material is a by-product of human and industrial activity that has no residual value. Need for Comprehensive construction waste management in every site. Every personnel, from the management to the operational level should work for the goal of construction waste management. Importance of Recycling
Construction waste has a major impact on the environment. With the demands in implementing major infrastructure projects in Malaysia, together with many commercial building and housing development ...
understand the concepts of integrated waste management and waste minimization; to assist stakeholders in identifying measures that can be adopted in their projects toward …
In Malaysia, there has not yet been any widely published research that has described contractor attitudes and behaviors regarding waste management including waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
Construction waste recycling (CWR) is one of the solutions that address construction waste issues. ... "A Case Study on the Effective Implementation of the Reuse and Recycling of Construction & Demolition Waste Management Practices in Malaysia." Ain Shams Engineering Journal 12(1):283–91. Crossref. Google Scholar. Zadeh, L. A. …
this issue in the Malaysia Construction Industry Master Plan (CIMP) 2006-2015. The plan ... gained through reusing and recycling of construction waste. When proper waste management methodology is implemented, there are savings in transport costs and landfill charges, as well as revenue from the sale of recyclable ...
The recycling system of construction waste is regulated by several bodies in Malaysia: National Solid Waste Management Department, Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation Malaysia ...
Resources, Conservation and Recycling 51 (2007) 190–202 Implementation of waste management and minimisation in the construction industry of Malaysia Rawshan Ara Begum a,∗, Chamhuri Siwar a, Joy Jacqueline Pereira a, Abdul Hamid Jaafar b a b Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan …
This study analyzed the cost and benefits of a construction site in Malaysia minimizing its waste. The study found that there were multiple direct benefits, including purchase cost savings from reusing and recycling materials and selling of scrap metals, waste collection and transport cost savings, and cost savings from landfill …
In Malaysia, the construction industry generates lots of construction waste which caused significant impacts on the environment and aroused growing public concern in the local community.
As observed by one interviewee, there are no regulatory policies for construction waste recycling. This suggests the need for legislative framework that will encourage not just recycling but the adoption of the 3Rs. ... Pereira JJ, Jaafar(2007) Implementation of waste management and minimisation in the construction industry of …
The Best Practices in Waste Reduction video shows you real options for recycling, reducing, or reusing solid waste products. All 12 chapters are available to watch on YouTube . Universal and Hazardous Wastes in Construction and Demolition
2.2 Construction Waste Recycling in Malaysia. Similar to most countries, researchers and practitioners are also investigating topics related to construction waste management in Malaysia. Past studies have analyzed the cost–benefit of construction waste minimization to identify its economic feasibility ...
This paper is part of a research project entitled "Waste Minimization and Recycling Potential of Construction Materials" funded by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) of Malaysia. The project is a collaboration between the Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) of the University Kebangsaan Malaysia …
The most common types of construction waste materials that can be recycled and reused are concrete, metal, asphalt, brick, plastic, cardboard, timber and glass. A …
