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Chan, A P C, Yung, E H K, Lam, P T I, Tam, C M and Cheung, S O (2001) Application of Delphi method in selection of procurement systems for construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 699-718.

Chiang, Y-H, Tang, B-S and Leung, W-Y (2001) Market structure of the construction industry in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 675-87.

Elbeltagi, E, Hegazy, T, Hosny, A H and Eldosouky, A (2001) Schedule-dependent evolution of site layout planning. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 689-97.

Hall, M A and Tomkins, C (2001) A cost of quality analysis of a building project: towards a complete methodology for design and build. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 727-40.

Rowlinson, S (2001) Matrix organizational structure, culture and commitment: a Hong Kong public sector case study of change. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 669-73.

Siu, G K W, Bridge, A and Skitmore, M R (2001) Assessing the service quality of building maintenance providers: mechanical and engineering services. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 719-26.

Teo, M M M and Loosemore, M (2001) A theory of waste behaviour in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 741-51.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: attitudes; waste; behaviour; operatives; environment; sustainability
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190110067037
  • Abstract:

    Levels of waste within the construction industry need to be reduced for environmental and economic reasons. Changing people’s wasteful behaviour can make a significant contribution. This paper describes a research project that used Ajzen’s ’theory of planned behaviour’ to investigate the attitudinal forces that shape behaviour at the operative level. It concludes that operatives see waste as an inevitable by-product of construction activity. Attitudes towards waste management are not negative, although they are pragmatic and impeded by perceptions of a lack of managerial commitment. Waste management is perceived as a low project priority, and there is an absence of appropriate resources and incentives to support it. A theory of waste behaviour is proposed for the construction industry, and recommendations are made to help managers improve operatives’ attitudes towards waste.

Tse, R Y C and Love, P E D (2001) Property rights implications of public-private joint ventures: a comment. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 663-8.