From Waste Management to Component Management in the Construction Industry

From Waste Management to Component Management in the Construction Industry

The construction industry uses more resources and produces more waste than any other industrial sector; sustainable development depends on the reduction of both, while providing for a growing global population. The reuse of existing building components could support this goal. However, it is difficu...

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Main Authors: Colin M. Rose, Julia A. Stegemann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
reuse
building materials
construction and demolition waste
architecture
engineering
and construction (AEC) industry
end-of-waste
repurposing
upcycling
creativity
utility
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/1/229

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