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New publication: Examining the Drivers to Support Improved CDW Management for a Circular Economy

Updated: Nov 11, 2024




With the rapid pace of global urbanisation, construction demolition waste (CDW) constitutes roughly 36% of the total solid waste deposited in landfill sites worldwide, thereby posing a significant challenge to the sustainability of the construction industry. To address this issue, circular economy strategies are proposed as a solution.

Annual publications trend on CDW from 2013 to 2022


This paper systematically analyses 55 research articles published in leading peer-reviewed English-language scholarly journals over the past decade. It aims to identify and categorise drivers for enhanced CDW management by synthesising findings from previous research to support the principles of a circular economy.


The geographical distribution of the reviewed CDW articles.


Utilising a PESTLE model for classification and analysis provides valuable insights into disparities and distinctions among categories, regions, and countries. The resulting analysis yields valuable insights into enablers and trends, with the aim of making a substantial contribution to mitigating the impact of construction activities and thus fostering the establishment of an efficient circular economy within the sector.


The article is authored by Mahmoud Alhawamdeh, Juan A. Ferriz-Papi and Angela Lee.



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