Abstract
Purpose - Factors influencing management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within the Iranian context have yet to be investigated. The purpose of this paper is to define and address this knowledge gap, through development of a model to map the associations among the primary factors affecting C&D waste at project, industry and national levels. Design/methodology/approach - A conceptual model is developed based on synthesising the findings of available studies on factors affecting C&D waste with a focus on developing countries. For collecting data, the study drew upon a questionnaire survey of 103 Iranian construction practitioners. The strength and significance of associations among these factors to modify and validate the model were assessed using the structural equation modelling-partial least squares approach. Findings - Major factors affecting C&D waste management and their level of importance were identified at project, industry and national levels. Results clearly showed that the government should review regulations pertaining to C&D waste management and make sure they are implemented properly. The "polluter pays principle" is a useful guide in devising effective policies and regulations for the Iranian context. Originality/value - This study contributes to the field through presenting the first major study on C&D waste management in Iran. The study provides a picture of C&D waste management status quo in Iran and encapsulates the factors affecting C&D waste management in the Iranian context at different levels within an integrated model. The findings have practical implications for policy makers and construction practitioners in Iran, similar developing economies and foreign firms planning to operate in Iran.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1246-1268 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Journal | Engineering Construction and Architectural Management |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Construction and demolition (C & D)
- Factors affecting
- Integrated model
- Iran
- Minimization
- Waste management
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An integrated model for factors affecting construction and demolition waste management in Iran. / Nikmehr, Bahareh; Hosseini, M. Reza ; Rameezdeen, Raufdeen; Chileshe, Nicholas; Ghoddousi, Parviz; Arashpour, Mehrdad.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - An integrated model for factors affecting construction and demolition waste management in Iran
AU - Nikmehr, Bahareh
AU - Hosseini, M. Reza
AU - Rameezdeen, Raufdeen
AU - Chileshe, Nicholas
AU - Ghoddousi, Parviz
AU - Arashpour, Mehrdad
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - Purpose - Factors influencing management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within the Iranian context have yet to be investigated. The purpose of this paper is to define and address this knowledge gap, through development of a model to map the associations among the primary factors affecting C&D waste at project, industry and national levels. Design/methodology/approach - A conceptual model is developed based on synthesising the findings of available studies on factors affecting C&D waste with a focus on developing countries. For collecting data, the study drew upon a questionnaire survey of 103 Iranian construction practitioners. The strength and significance of associations among these factors to modify and validate the model were assessed using the structural equation modelling-partial least squares approach. Findings - Major factors affecting C&D waste management and their level of importance were identified at project, industry and national levels. Results clearly showed that the government should review regulations pertaining to C&D waste management and make sure they are implemented properly. The "polluter pays principle" is a useful guide in devising effective policies and regulations for the Iranian context. Originality/value - This study contributes to the field through presenting the first major study on C&D waste management in Iran. The study provides a picture of C&D waste management status quo in Iran and encapsulates the factors affecting C&D waste management in the Iranian context at different levels within an integrated model. The findings have practical implications for policy makers and construction practitioners in Iran, similar developing economies and foreign firms planning to operate in Iran.
AB - Purpose - Factors influencing management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within the Iranian context have yet to be investigated. The purpose of this paper is to define and address this knowledge gap, through development of a model to map the associations among the primary factors affecting C&D waste at project, industry and national levels. Design/methodology/approach - A conceptual model is developed based on synthesising the findings of available studies on factors affecting C&D waste with a focus on developing countries. For collecting data, the study drew upon a questionnaire survey of 103 Iranian construction practitioners. The strength and significance of associations among these factors to modify and validate the model were assessed using the structural equation modelling-partial least squares approach. Findings - Major factors affecting C&D waste management and their level of importance were identified at project, industry and national levels. Results clearly showed that the government should review regulations pertaining to C&D waste management and make sure they are implemented properly. The "polluter pays principle" is a useful guide in devising effective policies and regulations for the Iranian context. Originality/value - This study contributes to the field through presenting the first major study on C&D waste management in Iran. The study provides a picture of C&D waste management status quo in Iran and encapsulates the factors affecting C&D waste management in the Iranian context at different levels within an integrated model. The findings have practical implications for policy makers and construction practitioners in Iran, similar developing economies and foreign firms planning to operate in Iran.
KW - Construction and demolition (C & D)
KW - Factors affecting
KW - Integrated model
KW - Iran
KW - Minimization
KW - Waste management
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U2 - 10.1108/ECAM-01-2016-0015
DO - 10.1108/ECAM-01-2016-0015
M3 - Article
VL - 24
SP - 1246
EP - 1268
JO - Engineering Construction and Architectural Management
JF - Engineering Construction and Architectural Management
SN - 0969-9988
IS - 6
ER -