Stakeholder Behaviour in the Circular Economy Adoption for Construction and Demolition Waste Management: A Systematic Literature Review

Anne Dilogini Rex Ashokkumar¹, Gayani Karunasena¹, Nilupa Udawatta¹, Chunlu Liu¹

1. Deakin University

Published in Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024), edited by Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, Farzad Rahimian and Mahesh Babu Purushothaman. Springer Nature, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, volume 591, 2025, pages 1449 to 1463. DOI 10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_138.

Abstract

Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) represents over 30% of total waste globally, constituting the largest waste stream. This significant volume of waste, coupled with the linear economy's practices of continuous virgin resource extraction, poses severe environmental threats such as resource depletion, habitat destruction, and pressure on ecosystem. Circular Economy (CE) is an economic model designed to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. However, the adoption of CE remains slow in the construction industry, with stakeholder behaviour identified as a significant barrier. Despite its importance, past research lacks comprehensive reviews on this topic. This study addresses this gap by conducting a detailed review of existing literature on stakeholder behaviour in CDW management (CDWM). Twenty-six articles from 2014 to 2024 were meticulously selected from relevant databases, and the PRISMA methodology was employed for systematic review and content analysis. The findings reveal several key gaps: a lack of consideration of moral perspectives, insufficient focus on the design phase, a narrow emphasis on recycling over other CE principles, limited involvement of key stakeholders, and a lack of thorough investigation into the degree of behavioural change and the interventions influencing these changes. The contribution of this study is significant, as it highlights these gaps and provides a foundation for future in-depth research. Researchers and policymakers can use these insights to conduct detailed investigations, ultimately improving the adoption of CE in CDWM.

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Session

Presented in Track A, Friday 8 November 2024, 11:00 to 13:00, room WA 224 A, Auckland University of Technology. Session chair Dr Ali Rashidi.

How to Cite

Rex Ashokkumar, A. D., Karunasena, G., Udawatta, N., & Liu, C. (2025). Stakeholder Behaviour in the Circular Economy Adoption for Construction and Demolition Waste Management: A Systematic Literature Review. In A. GhaffarianHoseini, A. GhaffarianHoseini, F. Rahimian, & M. B. Purushothaman (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024) (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol. 591, pp. 1449–1463). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_138

About the Conference

Presented at SASBE 2024, the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, held in Auckland from 7 to 9 November 2024 and chaired by Professors Ali and Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, founders of GDI Academy. The version of record is published by Springer Nature; this page is the conference archive record kept by GDI Academy.