Minimization of construction waste in Chennai construction industry

• Main Authors: Janani, R., Ilango, T., Meenakshi, E., Rajesh kumar, M.J.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Subjects: Construction and demolition wastes; Construction waste minimization; Government legislation on wastes; Waste management policy
• ISSN: 2214-7853; 2214-7853
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.11.515

Generally, solidified scrap is mostly produced by the construction field. There is a need to manage and reduce bulldozing scrap which has become a rising concern due to the adverse things of human’s happenings on the atmosphere. Wastage of construction materials, unsuitable management at the place and little alertness of waste reduction are common in Indian construction sites. With landfills becoming scarcer the need to reduce wastes generated at all stages and recycle construction and demolition wastes is becoming increasingly relevant. This research assessed the knowledge of construction professionals in Chennai about sustainable construction and waste management perception through a designed questionnaire survey that help to provide experiential evidence on levels which has become an evident to waste minimization methods for construction waste minimization. Study has shown that government legislature on non– availability of bulldozing scrap in the building area and the defendants measured various factors such as training of workers, company waste management policy, financial reward and promotion as more helpful incentives to reduce waste. Nearly half of the respondents says that, there is no bill available for minimizing scraps of resources that are used in construction. This article scrutinizes various factors affecting waste generation at all stages and gives remedial measures to be taken to curb this.