Examining the Challenges for Circular Economy Implementation in Construction and Demolition Waste Management: A Comprehensive Review Using Systematic Methods

Ferriz-Papi, J. A., Lee, Angela, Alhawamdeh, M. and Lee, Angela (2024) Examining the Challenges for Circular Economy Implementation in Construction and Demolition Waste Management: A Comprehensive Review Using Systematic Methods. Buildings, 14 (5).

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Abstract

The construction industry accounts for approximately one-third of the total waste generation globally. With the United Nations projecting a population increase of 2 billion within the next three decades, there is a heightened demand for building stock, generating unprecedented volumes of construction and demolition waste (CDW). To combat this, circular economy strategies are purported to help alleviate the prevailing situation. But a number of challenges are jeopardizing their implementation in the construction industry and preventing from achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, net zero carbon and zero avoidable waste targets. This paper systematically analyzes 54 research articles, published in the past decade within major peer-reviewed English-language scholarly publications in the form of a systematic research review. In doing so, it aims to identify and classify the challenges that prevent improved CDW management by assimilating previous research results in support of a circular economy. The classification and analysis using a PESTLE model offers insights into gaps and differences between categories, as well as regions and countries.

Item Type:	Article
Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Keywords:	construction waste (CW), construction and demolition waste (CDW), challenge, construction industry, circular economy, sustainability
Divisions:	School of the Built Environment > Research > Sustainable Built Environment & Property Research Centre
Depositing User:	Prof Angela Lee
Date Deposited:	26 Apr 2024 14:05
Last Modified:	27 Apr 2024 19:41
URI:	https://ucem.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/114

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