The Conceptual Model of the Design for Construction Waste Minimization Based on System Dynamics

ZhengDao Li (), XiFu Wang and PengPeng Li
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ZhengDao Li: Shenzhen University
XiFu Wang: Shenzhen University
PengPeng Li: Shenzhen University

Chapter Chapter 109 in Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, 2014, pp 1071-1078 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Construction waste minimization has caused widespread concerns in research field worldwide. Many literature indicate that the architectural designer should conduct waste minimization design to reduce construction waste to a proper level. Based on questionnaire and interview survey, the study identifies the main factors affecting the minimization level of waste at the design stage. Based on above key factors, with the help of VENSIM system dynamics software, this study builds the conceptual model of design and management for construction waste minimization. The model composes four subsystems, namely architectural design, waste generation, waste disposal, and waste performance assessment. Upon the conceptual model, the research reveals the interaction mechanism of the main factors that affect the level of waste minimization at the design stage, which make architectural designers better understand the impact and significance of the design planning on construction waste minimization.

Keywords: Construction waste; Minimization; Conceptual model; System dynamics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-35548-6_109

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