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Recycling construction materials in a developing country: four case studies

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  • Issam M. Srour
  • Ghassan R. Chehab
  • Nicolas Gharib

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This study identifies, documents, and assesses the existing levels of awareness and implementation of sustainability practices amongst the different participants in the Lebanese construction industry. The analysis is based on a survey of owners, designers, and contractors supplemented with four case studies illustrating the recycling of construction demolition waste (CDW). The results indicate an acceptable level of awareness, but a mediocre level of implementation of sustainable practices which were limited to green design efforts and uncoordinated attempts at recycling construction demolition materials. The study concludes with recommendations on how to: 1) further improve awareness regarding sustainable practices amongst the various stakeholders in the Lebanese construction industry; 2) overcome some of the obstacles preventing higher recycling rates.

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  • Issam M. Srour & Ghassan R. Chehab & Nicolas Gharib, 2012. "Recycling construction materials in a developing country: four case studies," International Journal of Engineering Management and Economics, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 3(1/2), pages 135-151.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijemec:v:3:y:2012:i:1/2:p:135-151
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