Capacity gaps in post disaster construction & demolition waste management. Issue 4 (20th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Karunasena, Gayani; Amaratunga, Dilanthi
• Is Part Of: Engineering, construction and architectural management. Volume 22:Issue 4(2015)
• Page Start: 446
• Page End: 466
• Publication Date: 2015-07-20
• Subjects: Developing countries -- Sri Lanka -- Capacity gaps -- Construction and demolition -- Disaster waste -- Influencing factors; Construction industry -- Management -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Management -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Periodicals; Building -- Periodicals; 624.068
• DOI: 10.1108/ECAM-08-2014-0107
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-9988

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to focus on the identification of the existing capacities of post disaster C & D waste management in developing countries, with a special emphasis on Sri Lanka to determine the capacity gaps and related influencing factors. Design/methodology/approach: – Multiple case studies and expert interviews were conducted to gather primary information on the existing capacities of disaster C & D waste management. Three case studies, including 15 individuals and six experts representing government, non-government institutions and others, were selected. Findings: – The results revealed the existing capacities, capacity gaps and influencing factors for post disaster C & D waste management in the areas of skills and confidence building, links and collaborations, continuity and sustainability, research and development, communication and coordination, organisational implementation and investment in infrastructure. Research limitations/implications: – This study limited disaster C & D waste to debris generated from totally or partially damaged buildings and infrastructure as a direct impact of natural disasters or from demolished buildings and infrastructure at rehabilitation or at early recovery stages. Originality/value: – The research enabled an analysis of existing capacities and identified capacity gaps in post disaster C & D waste management with influencing factors developing countries.