construction waste management implementation

 a significant amount of world waste is due to construction and demolition activities (c&d). c&d waste is harmful economically and environmentally. this paper reviews the current technologies regarding construction waste management techniques (reduce, reuse, recycle, etc.) and the benefits of construction waste management (cwm) implementation as well as the existing barriers and opportunities. the status of cwm implementation in the world is investigated as well. this study shows that there are many barriers to cwm implementation which should be resolved by coordination between the governments and the construction industry participants.