Saheed O. Ajayi
Critical management practices influencing on-site waste minimization in construction projects
Ajayi, Saheed O.; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; Bilal, Muhammad; Akinade, Olugbenga O.; Alaka, Hafiz A.; Owolabi, Hakeem A.
Authors
Lukumon Oyedele L.Oyedele@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Enterprise & Project Management
Muhammad Bilal Muhammad.Bilal@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor - Big Data Application
Olugbenga Akinade Olugbenga.Akinade@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor - AR/VR Development with Artificial Intelligence
Hafiz A. Alaka
Hakeem Owolabi Hakeem.Owolabi@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor - Project Analytics and Digital Enterprise
Abstract
© 2016 Elsevier Ltd As a result of increasing recognition of effective site management as the strategic approach for achieving the required performance in construction projects, this study seeks to identify the key site management practices that are requisite for construction waste minimization. A mixed methods approach, involving field study and survey research were used as means of data collection. After confirmation of construct validity and reliability of scale, data analysis was carried out through a combination of Kruskal-Wallis test, descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis. The study suggests that site management functions could significantly reduce waste generation through strict adherence to project drawings, and by ensuring fewer or no design changes during construction process. Provision of waste skips for specific materials and maximisation of on-site reuse of materials are also found to be among the key factors for engendering waste minimization. The result of factor analysis suggests four factors underlying on-site waste management practices with 96.093% of total variance. These measures include contractual provisions for waste minimization, waste segregation, maximisation of materials reuse and effective logistic management. Strategies through which each of the underlying measures could be achieved are further discussed in the paper. Findings of this study would assist construction site managers and other site operatives in reducing waste generated by construction activities.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Oct 26, 2016 |
Online Publication Date | Nov 7, 2016 |
Publication Date | Jan 1, 2017 |
Deposit Date | Feb 20, 2017 |
Publicly Available Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
Journal | Waste Management |
Print ISSN | 0956-053X |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 59 |
Pages | 330-339 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.10.040 |
Keywords | site management, waste management, contract management, materials reuse, logistic management |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/900607 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.10.040 |
Contract Date | Feb 20, 2017 |
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