Assessment of material waste management in building constructions sites in Imo state Department: Building Technology By: mrdelight Project ID: 5845 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractMaterial waste management in construction sites in Imo state has become a major environmental issue in recent years. Of particular concern is the increasing amount of construction and demolition waste being dumped at landfill sites. Greater consideration must be given to waste generation and management at the planning stage of a building material wastes generated at building construction sites in Imo state were analyzed. Two building construction sites were selected for the study by regular site visits. Timber boards used for formwork were the most significant waste type, followed by waste derived from wet trades which can be reduced by using precast and system form works. The major causes of waste were improper preparation and handling, misuse and incorrect processing. In general, on-site waste sorting should also be carried out. Appropriate planning, including a detailed waste management plan, is essential for effective waste reduction. Waste indices calculated from waste monitoring data should be publicized and used for future material waste estimations. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Building Technology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Causes of project abandonment in building construction industry and remedial measures»Causes of construction project failures and abandonments in Nigeria»Safety procedures and accident prevention methods in construction sites»Control of Noise Pollution and Sound Insulation in Buildings ( A Case Study of a Broadcasting Studio)»The implication and benefit of the use of softwares in building project construction (case study of selected software and firm)»Maintenance and servicing problems of specialist works in building»The effect of quality control in the building construction process (a case study of Afikpo, Ebonyi state)»A study of prospects and problems of timber as external material in building production in hot climate region»The impact of budgeting and budgetary control in construction project delivery in Nigeria»Challenges of low-cost housing delivery in Nigeria (Case study of Imo state)»Use of formwork design and construction of high building»Project planning and programming as tools for effective project delivery»The use of building survey for maintenance of building in Nigeria ( A case study of one storey building at Owerri, Imo state)»Design and construction of office complex for school of environmental design technology»Effects of labour management in building construction site - case study of Owerri, Imo state