Development of sustainable 3R-based construction waste management framework for Penang
Weak implementation of construction waste reduction among contractors will lead to unsustainable construction waste management. Consequences include increase in the construction waste in landfills which is critical especially on islands where land is very limited for solid waste disposal activ...
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| Language: | English English English |
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2021
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| Summary: | Weak implementation of construction waste reduction among contractors will lead to
unsustainable construction waste management. Consequences include increase in the
construction waste in landfills which is critical especially on islands where land is
very limited for solid waste disposal activities. This study has 4 objectives: (1) to
identify current 3R practices among contractors in Penang in managing construction
waste; (2) to determine constraints of 3R implementation; (3) to identify elements of
3R best practices; and (4) to develop a framework for best practice among
contractors in reducing construction wastes through 3R. Semi-structure interviews
were carried out with experts from Penang Local Authority, CIDB Penang and
Headquarters, National Solid Waste Management Department, and Headquarters of
SWCorp. A total of 143 valid response questionnaires were collected from
construction contractors of grade G7, G6 and G5 in Penang. These 143 responses are
equivalent to 65% response rate. Survey showed that only 39.8% construction
contractors have been practicing 3R in managing their waste where concurrent with
expert interviewed. 3R practice is not mandatory in construction waste management
in Penang. According to respondents, constraints to 3R implementation in managing
construction waste are time and cost; contractors’ attitude and low participation; lack
of awareness and knowledge; lack of enforcement and supporting regulation; lack of
coordination; and lack of space. However, respondent contractors and experts
interviewed have different views in the constraint of lack of space. The majority of
respondents agreed that elements of best practice in 3R include law and regulation;
scheme and incentive; participation and practice of contractors; awareness and
knowledge; and current technology adoption where the mean score ≥ 3.75. Law and
regulation are the most important element which have reliable relationship with other
elements. A framework of best practice has been developed for construction waste
reduction through 3R in order to improve the implementation of 3R among
construction contractor in Penang |
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