Quantification Methods for Construction Waste Generation at Construction Sites: A Review

Abstract:

Estimation of construction and demolition (C&D) waste amount is crucial for implementing waste minimization program. Estimation of C&D waste amount generated is a mean in assessing the potential for waste reduction. Thus, a better understanding of C&D waste generation in terms of causes and sources can be achieved. The aim of this paper is to conduct a review on available construction waste quantification methods from previous studies, which have been utilized in certain countries, while attempting to choose the most suitable and applicable method, and to direct future studies for better quantification methods. This review is applicable only for building construction projects and did not include civil/infrastructure, demolition, renovation, and excavation projects. Six quantification methods and/or waste audit tool available from literatures are discussed, which include their limitation and future direction for this study. It is believed that some combination of these quantification methods could make a good impact in accurate numerical estimation of construction waste amount generated in building construction projects. A strong and accurate database as presented by Soliz-Guzman, combined with effective, vital, and resourceful estimation suggested by Jalali’s Global Index (GI), also with the aid of user-friendly software tool like the SMARTAudit could provide an effective and reliable waste quantification.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 163-167)
• Pages: 4564-4569
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.163-167.4564
• Online since: December 2010
• Authors: Ahmad Firman Masudi, Che Rosmani Che Hassan, Noor Zalina Mahmood, Siti Nazziera Mokhtar, Nik Meriam Sulaiman
• Keywords: C&D Waste, Construction Waste, Waste Estimation, Waste Index, Waste Quantification

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