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Systematic review of drivers influencing building deconstructability: Towards a construct-based conceptual framework
Habeeb Balogun1, Hafiz Alaka1, Christian Nnaemeka Egwim1
1Big Data Technologies and Innovation Laboratory, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK.
Summary
Deconstruction offers sustainable building end-of-life solutions by enabling reuse and recycling. A new framework identifies key drivers like design, cost, and supply chain, crucial for assessing deconstruction feasibility.
Area of Science:
- Construction Management
- Sustainable Building Practices
- Circular Economy
Background:
- Demolition of buildings generates significant waste, diverting valuable resources from landfills.
- Deconstruction presents an innovative, sustainable alternative, promoting resource recovery through reuse and recycling.
- The widespread adoption of deconstruction is hindered by challenges in assessing its feasibility.
Approach:
- A systematic literature review of 38 sources (35 academic, 3 non-academic) was conducted.
- A construct-based deconstructability framework was developed, integrating technical, economic, legal, operational, schedule, and social factors.
- 44 distinct drivers influencing deconstructability were identified and ranked.
Key Points:
- Design and building technology significantly impact deconstruction potential.
- Economic factors, including costs and resale revenues, are critical.
- Supply and demand dynamics for recovered materials and components influence feasibility.
- Project schedule considerations are paramount for successful deconstruction.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework provides a structured approach to assess deconstruction feasibility.
- Considering all identified drivers is essential for a thorough deconstructability assessment.
- This research contributes to advancing sustainable practices in the construction industry's end-of-life phase.
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