英文摘要 |
Given the concept of sustainable construction, it has become a globaltrend to recycle building and construction demolition wastes (C&DW).This study is to develop a guideline for proper construction steps and wastehandling for demolished buildings. The objective is to increase therecovery rate and the value of demolished wastes by following theguideline. Literature reviews and expert interviews were conducted toidentify the proper construction steps and waste handling to decrease themixing of various types of rubbish in building demolition. The draftedguideline has been reviewed and revised many times by experts fromacademia, industry and government before it became final. The guidelinecovers issues including waste auditing, documentation and review,construction, safety, environmental protection, waste handling and storage,subsequent treatment, and so on. With the guideline in place, the recoveryrate of waste from demolished buildings can be increased and the wastescan be used as materials in products of higher value. |