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Aghimien, D O, Ikuabe, M, Aigbavboa, C, Oke, A and Shirinda, W (2021) Unravelling the factors influencing construction organisations’ intention to adopt big data analytics in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 262-81.
Ahmed, V, Saboor, S, Almarzooqi, F A, Alshamsi, H A, Alketbi, M A and Al Marei, F A (2021) A comparative study of energy performance in educational buildings in the UAE. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 33-57.
Al-Hamadani, S, Egbelakin, T, Sher, W and Von Meding, J (2021) Drivers of applying ecological modernization to construction waste minimization in New South Wales construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 80-104.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: economic growth; reliability; government; factor analysis; technological innovation; construction project; innovation; stakeholder
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- URL: https://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/journals/index.php/AJCEB/article/view/7655
- Abstract:
The application of ecological modernization (EM) (to delink industry growth from environmental damage) to minimize construction waste has not been explored within construction industry in general, and the New South Wales (NSW) construction industry in particular. This study seeks to identify the drivers of applying EM to construction waste minimisation (CWM) in the industry. Also, to determine the CWM measures that are critical for each of the drivers. A survey was adopted in this study to target stakeholders engaged in the delivery of construction projects in NSW from design to completion. The survey was selected to reach a large number of respondents within a manageable period. A pilot study was conducted to ensure the reliability of the research design before a full-scale data collection was launched. The data from 240 valid responses was analysed using factor analysis, relative importance index and descriptive statistics. The results revealed five important drivers for EM’s application to CWM. These are agents of change, government policies, supply chain dynamics, skill building and technological innovations. The CWM measure that are critical for each of these drivers were also identified. The study provides insights into the application of EM to address the construction industry problem of waste generation as by-product of its growth. It also shows the ability to protect the environment while enabling continuous economic growth. Furthermore, it demonstrates the applicability of EM to minimize the construction waste of NSW construction industry.
Aslam, M, Gao, Z and Smith, G (2021) Development of lean approaching sustainability tools (LAST) matrix for achieving integrated lean and sustainable construction. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 176-97.
Demirkesen, S, Sadikoglu, E and Jayamanne, E (2021) Assessing psychological safety in lean construction projects in the United States. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 159-75.
Isa, S S M and Abidin, N Z (2021) Eco-innovation adoption in Malaysian contractor firms: Understanding the components and drivers. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 221-42.
Khalil, A, Rathnasinghe, A P and Kulatunga, U (2021) Challenges to the implementation of sustainable construction practices in Libya. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 243-61.
Mossman, A and Sarhan, S (2021) Synchronising off-site fabrication with on-site production in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 122-41.
Power, W, Sinnott, D and Lynch, P (2021) Evaluating the efficacy of a dedicated last planner® system facilitator to enhance construction productivity. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 142-58.
Sarhan, S and Pretlove, S (2021) Lean and sustainable construction: State of the art and future directions. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 1-10.
Smitha, J S and Thomas, A (2021) Integrated model and index for circular economy in the built-environment in the Indian context. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 198-220.
Stefańska, A, Cygan, M, Batte, K and Pietrzak, J (2021) Application of timber and wood-based materials in architectural design using multi-objective optimisation tools. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 105-21.
Wandahl, S, Pérez, C T, Salling, S, Neve, H H, Lerche, J and Petersen, S (2021) The impact of construction labour productivity on the renovation wave. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 11-32.
Zighan, S and Abualqumboz, M (2021) A project life-cycle readiness approach to manage construction waste in Jordan. Construction Economics and Building, 21(03), 58-79.