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Adams, O (1997) Contractor development in Nigeria: perceptions of contractors and professionals. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 95-108.
Chau, K W (1997) Note - Monte Carlo simulation of construction costs using subjective data: response. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 109-15.
Hatush, Z and Skitmore, M R (1997) Criteria for contractor selection. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 19-38.
Kaming, P F, Olomolaiye, P O, Holt, G D and Harris, F C (1997) Factors influencing construction time and cost overruns on high-rise projects in Indonesia. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 83-94.
Peng, C L, Scorpio, D E and Kibert, C J (1997) Strategies for successful construction and demolition waste recycling operation. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 49-57.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: demolition; environmental impact; landfill; recycling; sustainability
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461997373105
- Abstract:
Establishing a successful construction/demolition (C) waste recycling operation in the USA is a challenge today, especially because secondary materials markets have not yet matured. Increasingly, municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill operations refuse to accept C waste. Skyrocketing tipping fees due to the scarcity of landfill sites, and growing concerns from regulatory agencies and the public, have placed C waste recycling operations under intense scrutiny. The experiences of regional C recyclers indicate that successful recycling operations require a minimum of 0.8 ha of clear space for processing equipment, incoming waste stockpiles, recycled materials, and manoeuvring room for mobile equipment and operations. Reasonable quality, reliable equipment suitable for these operations generally costs between $300 000 and $750 000 for a 400-500 tonne/day operation. At present, operators of these facilities make a profit almost solely ontipping fees, with the recycling operation functioning mainly to maintain materials throughput. Different categories of C recycling machinery and waste processing strategies are presented. Strategies for converting C landfills into successful C recycling operations are also examined. C waste recycling economics are presented to demonstrate the essential ingredients for successful operations.
Pietroforte, R (1997) Communication and governance in the building process. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 71-82.
Preece, C and Male, S (1997) Promotional literature for competitive advantage in UK construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 59-69.
Rawlinson, S and Raftery, J (1997) Price stability and the business cycle: UK construction bidding patterns 1970-1991. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 5-18.
Seymour, D E, Crook, D and Rooke, J (1997) Note - The role of theory in construction management: a call for debate. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 117-9.
Wong, E and Norman, G (1997) Economic evaluation of materials planning systems for construction. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 39-47.