Abstract
ABSTRACT More Construction equals more waste, more waste creates environmental concerns of toxic threat. An economically viable solution to this problem should include utilization of construction waste materials for new products which in turn minimize the heavy burden on the nation’s landfills. Recycling of waste construction materials saves natural resources, saves energy, reduces solid waste, reduces air and water pollution, and reduces greenhouse gases. The construction industry can start being aware of and take advantage of the benefits of using waste and recycled materials. Studies have investigated the use of acceptable waste, recycled and reusable materials and methods. The use of recycling physical material such as: Metal materials (steel), cement kiln dust, Electro copper wires and cables, glass, plastic, asphalt pavement and concrete aggregate in construction is becoming increasingly popular due to the shortage and increasing cost of raw materials. In this study a questionnaire survey targeting experts from Organization for Development of Administrative Centers (ODAC) construction Projects was conducted to investigate the current waste materials occurrence, their impact on project's constraint and the current practices of the uses of waste and recycling them in the ODAC construction Projects. This study will present assessment of current wastes materials in ODAC projects and understanding of the current strengths and weaknesses of the practice methods or techniques for reused or recycled materials as construction materials in ODAC Projects as Case Study. Keywords: Waste Material, Recycled waste Materials, Construction Materials, (ODAC