Recommendations are given for further research work on construction waste in Pakistan. The findings offer a new perspective, on sustainable construction by reducing waste …
DetailsConstruction Waste and Pakistan. Across the world, construction waste accounts for 25 to 30pc of the total solid waste generated, and almost 10pc (a major portion) of this …
Detailsconstruction waste problem. Hence, this study has focused on unveiling various strategies and method relevance to use in construction industry of Pakistan for managing construction waste on site. Construction waste management practices are very helpful in keeping environment friendly construction environment (Ali et al., 2019).
DetailsThe study presents some suggestions for client, designer and contractor which may help in minimizing the construction waste in Pakistan and developing countries having similar scenarios. Download Free PDF View PDF. See Full PDF Download PDF. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(2), 19–34, 2017 Quantification of Material …
DetailsCorresponding author: akhund42@gmail Exploring Types of Waste Generated: A Study of Construction Industry of Pakistan Muhammad Akram Akhund1,*, Aftab Hameed Memon2, Nafees Ahmed Memon3, Tauha Hussain Ali3 and Ali Raza khoso3 1Department of Civil Engineering, ISRA University Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan 2Department of Civil …
DetailsStrong economic growth and continuing industrialization in Pakistan has led to an uncontrolled increase in waste production. The country generates about 20 million tonnes of solid waste every year, which has been increasing at a rate of over 2 per cent annually. Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, generates over 13,500 tonnes of solid waste …
DetailsIf construction waste management strategies are effectively implemented, its potential economic, ... Quantification of material wastage in construction industry of Pakistan: an analytical relationship between building types and waste generation. J. Constr. Dev. Ctries. (JCDC), 22 (2) (2017), pp. 19-34.
DetailsTo benchmark the current wastage practices, quantitative data of material waste in the Pakistani construction industry are gathered through document review of accounting systems, inventory and...
DetailsThe development of housing programs, commercial building, and major infrastructure in Pakistan has resulted in extensive amount of construction waste that has negatively affected the environment ...
DetailsThe Magnitude of Construction Waste in Pakistan. In Pakistan, total solid waste production nationwide amounts to 20 million tonnes per year, according to United Nations. Out of …
DetailsConstruction waste is defined as fairly clean, heterogenous building materials which are produced from the various construction activities, as per Tchobanoglous et al., 1993. Construction, renovation and demolition activities lead to the formation of waste. The construction waste poses great danger to environment.
DetailsAn empirical study conducted in the UK construction sector discovered that the primary benefits of LC adoption were an enhanced corporate image, greater productivity, waste reduction, and energy ...
DetailsThis article reviews the literature on sustainability in the construction industry, covering environmental, social and economic aspects. It identifies the main challenges and opportunities for improving sustainability performance.
DetailsThis paper aims at assessing the wastage at construction sites to provide background and baseline information for construction waste management in cities of Province Punjab of Pakistan. The types of construction waste considered for this study include (i) cutting waste (ii) theft and vandalism waste (iii) transit wastes and, (iv) application waste.
Detailss in Pakistan do not segregate waste because there is a lack of awareness of benefits as well as investment in separate bins. ... infrastructure of societies i.e roads construction, free ...
DetailsThe construction sector of Pakistan is on a cross-growth trajectory, developing under the twin pressures of emerging infrastructure-based demands and sustainable practices that need to be inculcated urgently. This article focuses on the critical evaluation of sustainable waste management practices within the fast-developing …
Detailsand the open burning of solid waste, including plastic. These factors collectively contribute to the deterioration of ambient air quality and the well-being of the population in Pakistan. UN-HABITATPAKISTAN2023 "Pakistan ranked sixth globally and third in Asia among plastic waste generators with the country producing about 30 million …
Detailssignificant portion of its GDP on handling construction waste. Among the several other factors, the key contributes are highlighted in this study. This study is exploratory work investigating the types of construction waste generated on site and their relative impact of the project cost in construction projects of Pakistan.
Detailsof construction waste in Pakistan is far from ideal as there is no concept of sorting, reusing and sustainable recycling of construction waste. Pakistan's landfills are full of material that can be potentially recycled. The rampant dumping of
DetailsUnderstanding the need to address the root cause of this problem, Pakistan is developing a five-year plan that aims to: adopt innovative plastic waste minimization strategies; increase the re-use and recyclability of plastic waste; institute operational changes; enhance credible data collection; and open new avenues for revenue generation.
DetailsDemolition waste from construction industry, especially from road networks, is one of the most voluminous and harmful categories of waste worldwide; therefore, its proper handling is essential for sustainable waste management for environmental, social, and economic benefits. Prolific and unregulated construction …
DetailsThe construction industry of Pakistan contributes significantly to the ... construction waste in terms of the weight of products and materials generating from construction processes. It can also ...
DetailsFactors Contributing to Waste on Pakistani Sites. Materials with High Valued Wastage on Pakistani Sites. Shortlisted Factors and Causes of Waste Generation. Results for …
DetailsThe construction sector is the major resource-consuming and waste-producing sector in our modern society, using – on average – more than 40% of the total raw materials extracted from the earth around the world (Krausmann et al., 2017), and at the same time generating more than one third of the world's solid waste by weight (up to more than …
DetailsCorresponding author: akhund42@gmail Exploring Types of Waste Generated: A Study of Construction Industry of Pakistan Muhammad Akram Akhund1,*, Aftab Hameed Memon2, Nafees Ahmed Memon3, Tauha ...
DetailsWe listed the top 12 construction companies in Pakistan. 1.Group of Companies, 2. Habib Construction Services, 3. Sardar Group. Skip to content.BLOG. Search for: ... (PAEC). In 1986, FWO …
DetailsRapid population growth and urbanization have led to an increase in Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste, prompting government and industry bodies to develop better waste management practices.
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Detailsenvironmental impact worldwide. There is a need to controlling construction waste generation and promote construction waste management methods. This study has …
DetailsConstruction waste is a significant environmental challenge in Pakistan, with the construction industry being a major contributor to waste generation. Efficient waste management practices are
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