On implementation of waste management systems in the Hong Kong construction industry using spectral methods

Vivian W. Y. Tam; Khoa N. Le

doi:10.1109/IEEM.2009.5373274

On implementation of waste management systems in the Hong Kong construction industry using spectral methods

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Abstract

The Hong Kong government has implemented various measures for reducing waste generation, including a waste disposal ordinance, a green manager scheme, a waste reduction framework plan, a pilot concrete recycling plant, waste management plans and a landfill charging scheme. However, a large amount of construction and demolition waste is still generated everyday. This paper examines the existing implementation of waste management systems in the Hong Kong construction industry. Questionnaire survey and structured interviews are conducted. Power spectra of the survey data is introduced for assessing the existing implementation. It is found that improving environmental performance is ranked as the least project scope for construction projects. Benefits and difficulties of implementing waste management systems are highlighted. Recommendations to improve the existing implementation of waste management systems are also discussed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM 2009): 8-11 December 2009, Hong Kong, China
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	573-577
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Print)	9781424448708
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2009.5373274
Publication status	Published - 2009
Event	IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management - Duration: 10 Dec 2013 → …

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Conference	IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Period	10/12/13 → …

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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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Tam, VWY & Le, KN 2009, On implementation of waste management systems in the Hong Kong construction industry using spectral methods. in Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM 2009): 8-11 December 2009, Hong Kong, China. IEEE, pp. 573-577, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 10/12/13. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2009.5373274

On implementation of waste management systems in the Hong Kong construction industry using spectral methods. / Tam, Vivian W. Y.; Le, Khoa N.
Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM 2009): 8-11 December 2009, Hong Kong, China. IEEE, 2009. p. 573-577.

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