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Construction waste management based on industrial management models: a Swedish case study
1Department of Construction and Architecture, Lund University and Department of Technology, University of Kalmar, Sweden. jan.stenis@telia.com
Summary
Estimating construction waste costs reveals significant impacts on operating income. This methodology promotes environmentally friendly waste management and profitability in the construction industry.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Economics
- Construction Management
- Industrial Ecology
Background:
- Construction waste poses significant economic and environmental challenges.
- Current waste management practices often overlook true internal costs.
- A need exists for robust methodologies to quantify the economic impact of waste.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a methodology for estimating the true internal costs of construction waste.
- To promote environmentally friendly waste management and profitability in the construction sector.
- To bridge the gap between waste management choices and their economic consequences.
Main Methods:
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Contribution margin analysis
- Polluter-pays principle
- The model for Efficient Use of Resources for Optimal Production Economy (EUROPE)
- Equality principle applied to waste as an industrial product
Main Results:
- Construction waste substantially decreases final operating income due to internal shadow price costs.
- The methodology quantifies the economic impact of waste generation.
- Application can create incentives for environmental and profitability improvements.
Conclusions:
- Accurate cost estimation of construction waste is crucial for improving environmental and economic performance.
- The proposed methodology provides a framework for better industrial waste management.
- Implementing this approach can lead to a more sustainable construction industry and improved profitability.