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Agbesi, K, Fugar, F D and Adjei-Kumi, T (2018) Modelling the adoption of sustainable procurement in construction organisations. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(05), 461–76.

Bandara, C, Dissanayake, D, Karunasena, G and Madhusanka, N (2018) Mitigation of challenges in sustaining green certification in the Sri Lankan hotel sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(05), 515–27.

Crippa, J, Boeing, L C, Caparelli, A P A, da Costa, M d R d M M, Scheer, S, Araujo, A M F and Bem, D (2018) A BIM–LCA integration technique to embodied carbon estimation applied on wall systems in Brazil. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(05), 491–503.

Dolla, T and Laishram, B S (2018) Procurement of low carbon municipal solid waste infrastructure in India through public-private partnerships. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(05), 449–60.

Pérez, C T and Costa, D (2018) Developing a taxonomy of transportation waste in construction production processes. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(05), 434–48.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Case studies; Brazil; Construction management; Flow; Lean construction; Transportation waste;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-04-2018-0062
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to present a taxonomy of transportation waste in construction production processes based on lean construction (LC) principles. Design/methodology/approach The research methodology used is case study and the main stages for the identification of the transportation waste in two construction projects were: mapping physical flows; measurement of transportation time; and monitoring of transportation waste events; assessment of the taxonomy. Findings The main contribution of this paper is the proposition of a taxonomy of transportation waste in construction production processes through the understanding of the transportation waste causes and consequences. Research limitations/implications Although the literature reviewed addresses sources from different parts of the world, the case studies performed are limited to one country, Brazil. However, the studies were carried out in two different construction sites separated by more than 3,000 km. Practical implications All data collected during the taxonomy application can be organized in order to develop an improvement plan. Moreover, if data collected is disseminated, there is the potential to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the construction sector. Social implications Although the paper does not explore in depth the impact of the study on society or policy, the theme of waste minimization is focused on cost reduction, and one way to do that is through the flow management for waste minimization. Originality/value The paper discusses the concept of transportation waste of production in construction based on LC philosophy, through the understanding of its causes and consequences.

Ranawaka, I and Mallawaarachchi, H (2018) A risk-responsive framework for green retrofit projects in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(05), 477–90.

Samaraweera, A, Senaratne, S and Sandanayake, Y (2018) Nature of construction project cultures in the public sector: case studies in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(05), 557–68.

Victoria, M F and Perera, S (2018) Managing embodied carbon in buildings: a Pareto approach. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(05), 504–14.

Weerasinghe, A S and Ramachandra, T (2018) Economic sustainability of green buildings: a comparative analysis of green vs non-green. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(05), 528–43.

Yumarni, T and Amaratunga, D (2018) Gender mainstreaming as a strategy to achieve sustainable post-disaster reconstruction. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(05), 544–56.