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Analysis of Barriers and the Potential for Exploration of Deconstruction Techniques in Portuguese Construction Sites

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  • João Couto

    (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Armanda Couto

    (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

Abstract

Deconstructing a building is the careful dismantling of that building so as to make possible the recovery of construction materials and components, promoting their reuse and recycling. However, deconstruction remains a rare procedure in Portugal. Using previous studies and data collected from present experiences, this paper presents a critical discussion on the importance of deconstruction for rehabilitation. Its aims are to discuss the main advantages, barriers and opportunities of this demolition technique, as well as the guidelines to the design process, aiming at assuring a successful management deconstruction process. Suggestions to impel this technique in Portugal are also described.

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  • João Couto & Armanda Couto, 2010. "Analysis of Barriers and the Potential for Exploration of Deconstruction Techniques in Portuguese Construction Sites," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 2(2), pages 1-15, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:2:y:2010:i:2:p:428-442:d:6957
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    1. Akinade, Olugbenga O. & Oyedele, Lukumon O. & Bilal, Muhammad & Ajayi, Saheed O. & Owolabi, Hakeem A. & Alaka, Hafiz A. & Bello, Sururah A., 2015. "Waste minimisation through deconstruction: A BIM based Deconstructability Assessment Score (BIM-DAS)," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 105(PA), pages 167-176.
    2. Rabia Charef & Jean-Claude Morel & Kambiz Rakhshan, 2021. "Barriers to Implementing the Circular Economy in the Construction Industry: A Critical Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(23), pages 1-18, November.
    3. Atiq U. Zaman & Juliet Arnott & Kate Mclntyre & Jonathon Hannon, 2018. "Resource Harvesting through a Systematic Deconstruction of the Residential House: A Case Study of the ‘Whole House Reuse’ Project in Christchurch, New Zealand," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(10), pages 1-21, September.
    4. Charef, Rabia & Ganjian, Eshmaiel & Emmitt, Stephen, 2021. "Socio-economic and environmental barriers for a holistic asset lifecycle approach to achieve circular economy: A pattern-matching method," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 170(C).
    5. Roberta Carvalho Machado & Henor Artur de Souza & Gustavo De Souza Veríssimo, 2018. "Analysis of Guidelines and Identification of Characteristics Influencing the Deconstruction Potential of Buildings," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(8), pages 1-20, July.
    6. Jiménez-Rivero, Ana & García-Navarro, Justo, 2017. "Exploring factors influencing post-consumer gypsum recycling and landfilling in the European Union," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 116(C), pages 116-123.

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