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Construction and demolition waste management in Jordan: a multifaceted perspective

Ala'a Saleh Alshdiefat (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan)
Ahlam Ammar Sharif (Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan)
Albara' Ibrahim Alharahsheh (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Near East University, Lefkosa, Cyprus)
Shaban Ismael Albrka (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Near East University, Lefkosa, Cyprus)
Nils O.E. Olsson (Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway)
Mohammad Younes (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Applied Science University, Amman, Jordan)
Sofie Bang (Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway)

Construction Innovation

ISSN: 1471-4175

Article publication date: 3 May 2023

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore the multifaceted challenge of managing construction and demolition waste within the context of the Jordan construction industry.

Design/methodology/approach

Using data sourced through desk research, interviews and questionnaires, this study examines the principal causes of increased volumes of construction and demolition waste, as well as the obstacles to both developing and implementing better waste management strategies.

Findings

This study identifies multiple causes of issues related to waste management and barriers to developing and implementing solutions and concludes by recommending a holistic approach to this multifaceted problem. A lack of adequate construction waste management infrastructure, regarding both physical facilities and regulations, was highlighted as the key challenge.

Social implications

The accumulation of waste that results from construction and demolition activity, and activities characterized by unsustainable utilization of raw materials and inefficiency are a global issue. The challenge of effectively managing construction waste is importantly tied to factors including the availability of the necessary infrastructure; economic conditions; and the scarcity of skilled laborers, among others.

Originality/value

This study focuses on the Jordan construction industry, which is so far not very well researched. By building upon previous studies, this study supports further research to illuminate the causes of waste and the barriers to better management, an issue that is not only a pillar of progress at the country level but also key for a sustainable development in general.

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Citation

Alshdiefat, A.S., Sharif, A.A., Alharahsheh, A.I., Albrka, S.I., Olsson, N.O.E., Younes, M. and Bang, S. (2023), "Construction and demolition waste management in Jordan: a multifaceted perspective", Construction Innovation, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-08-2022-0221

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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