Implementation of resource recovery practices among Malaysian construction stakeholders
Authors
Wan Nadzri Osman
School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010, Kedah,
Mohd Nasrun Mohd Nawi
School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010, Kedah,
Rohaizah Saad
School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010, Kedah,
Nur Najihan Osman
School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010, Kedah,
Mohd Kamarul Irwan Abdul Rahim
School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010, Kedah,
Abstract
Most of the construction stakeholders around the world especially in developing countries are not really aware of theResource Recovery approaches in contemporary construction projects. Previous studies reported that ResourceRecovery issues received less attention from the construction industry stakeholders compared to construction costsand time related issues. However, this trend has changed due to the depletion of non-renewable resources,greenhouse gas emissions and global warming with much effort now being directed to ‘build greener’ constructionprojects through proper application of the Resource Recovery approach. This study examined current application ofResource Recovery approach among Malaysia’s construction stakeholders. Primary data were gathered from 122questionnaires returned by Malaysian construction stakeholders that included consultants, contractors and clients .The analysis revealed that the adoption of Resource Recovery was only mildly practiced by the Malaysianconstruction stakeholders.Keywords: construction waste, Malaysian construction, recycle, resource recovery, reuse, stakeholders
