MODERN APPROACH TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT IN SITES IN ABIA STATE NIGERIA

Abstract

The construction sites are one of the known sources of waste in a fast developing country as Nigeria. Globally, awareness is being created to achieve zero-waste operational processes in all activities. The concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle is a waste management principle that is relevant to the construction sector to enable any project attain safety, timely completion, quality work and save cost for a successful project. Waste in construction comes from Wood, Concrete, Offcuts from Reinforcements, Fine and Coarse Aggregate, etc as construction materials used in a construction site. The aim of this study is to assess the level of awareness of waste management, its practice and to proffer measures that can help save cost without sabotaging quality and ensuring safety through sustainable waste management practices. This would be done through objectives of analysis of the barriers. A simple descriptive survey research methodology was adopted for the study. Analysis through mean rank score and percentage. Findings showed a low level of awareness and adoption. Recommendations includes sensitization of stakeholders on benefits of waste minimization on project cost, adoption of technology and Government Legislature to govern management and disposal of construction waste.