Waste Reduction in the Demolition of Concrete Structures in Highly Urbanised Cities and Its Management

Abstract

This research focuses on strategic planning for efficient waste reduction during the demolition of concrete structures in densely populated cities and its control. It’s estimated that demolition and construction account for a good percentage of all waste in the world. When it comes to demolition, it’s important to think about ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible. It’s not often that an opportunity comes along to make an impactful change in how we do things. But when it comes to demolition, there’s room for improvement. In this paper, we’ll discuss the importance of strategic planning in demolition waste reduction and provide a brief approach. Highly Urbanised Cities have been on the rise all over the world. What used to be small towns and villages have turned into bustling metropolitan areas with populations in the millions [BigRentz, 2021]. Due to this increase in population, the demand for new structures and housing has also gone up. As a result, more and more concrete structures are being built daily. But what happens when it’s time for these structures to be demolished? In this paper, we will discuss strategic planning for effective waste reduction in the demolition of concrete structures in highly urbanised cities and its management.