International Research Journal of Engineering Science, Technology and Innovation

Raghu Nath Prajapati

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nepal Engineering College, Bhaktapur, Nepal

Publications

• Research Article   
  Current Practice of Construction Waste Minimization: A Case Study in Nepalese Contractors
  Author(s): Raghu Nath Prajapati* and Sabir Baidya
  
  Effective construction management hinges on a robust waste minimization software system that accurately processes updated information. This study seeks to assess current practices and knowledge in construction waste management and to develop a system aimed at minimizing and controlling waste. The goal is to reduce waste percentages on construction sites while providing easy access to project status information via a comprehensive database, ultimately boosting contractor profits. To explore existing waste minimization practices and gather insights from contractors on implementing a new system, a survey and fieldwork research were conducted. The findings revealed that current practices are predominantly manual and lack effective systems or appropriate software for waste minimization. Most contracting companies do not track material waste quantities, amounts, or percentages. The primary .. View More»
  

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