Construction and renovation projects generate massive amounts of waste, much of which may still hold material value. Concrete, asphalt, wood and metals often le ...

Describe waste recycling options as they pertain to construction waste management (CWM) Identify key elements of a CWM plan and how the CWM plan enhances the project's sustainability Explain the ...

A number of case studies published by the Waste & Resources Action Programme shows that some off site construction systems can reduce on-site waste by as much as 90 percent. The studies, commissioned ...

Hong Kong's skyline generates vast amounts of construction waste through daily demolition. While some of this waste is used for land reclamation, much still ends up in landfills. Prof. C.S. Poon, ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released “Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: Facts and Figures” Nov. 12. The report highlights data on national municipal solid waste (MSW) and ...

Eagle County, though limited in developable size, is still a hot spot for new construction. Whether it’s much-needed employee/affordable housing, commercial buildings or sprawling single-family homes, ...

Cascadia Spray Foam of Seattle announced this week the expansion of its spray foam services, introducing updated application methods to reduce construction waste during seasonal insulation work. The ...

With the rapid development of urban economy, the construction industry is considered to be one of the most vibrant industries, involving a large amount of resource consumption and waste generation, ...

Construction and demolition waste makes up approximately a third of the waste in Nashville landfills, and space is running out. Metro's Waste Services Division is proposing new recycling requirements ...