Implementing construction waste reduction strategies in Shenzhen, China

H. Y. Yuan, W. S. Lu, J. L. Hao, J. Y. Wang

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Abstract

Rapid economic development and large scale construction activities in Shenzhen, China have produced large amount of construction wastes all around the city in the past two decades. However, the majority of the generated wastes have not been well processed, which has become a pressing problem resulting in severe damage to the environment and industry sustainability. Therefore, implementation of construction waste management strategies in Shenzhen is in urgent need. With this in mind, this paper aims to introduce the present situation of construction waste in Shenzhen and investigates the effectiveness of the existing waste reduction measures. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted. The main focus of this paper is to describe the views of construction industry participators on the effectiveness of each existing waste reduction measure and major barriers in implementing waste reduction strategies in Shenzhen. The outcomes of this paper can serve as valuable references for the Shenzhen government and contractors to develop effective construction waste reduction strategies within the construction industry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, IPCIE 2009
PublisherHong Kong Polytechnic University
Pages210-217
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9789881731128
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event1st International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, IPCIE 2009 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 5 Jun 20096 Jun 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, IPCIE 2009

Conference

Conference1st International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, IPCIE 2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period5/06/096/06/09

Keywords

  • China
  • Construction waste
  • Shenzhen
  • Waste reduction

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