Advancing Sustainable Construction Waste Management in New Zealand: Overcoming Challenges Through Stakeholder Collaboration and Innovation

Dat Tien Doan¹, Athira Ravipillai Shobha¹, Ali Ghaffarianhoseini¹, Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini¹

1. Auckland University of Technology

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 247 to 255. DOI 10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_24.

Abstract

This research investigates the challenges and potential solutions for construction waste management in New Zealand, focusing on stakeholder perspectives and sustainable practices. The study identifies key barriers, including regulatory and compliance issues, infrastructure limitations, and resistance to change, which hinder effective waste management in the construction industry. Through systematic literature review (SLR) and semi-structured interviews with industry professionals, the research highlights the critical role of collaboration, financial incentives, and technological advancements in overcoming these challenges. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are emphasised as essential for expanding recycling infrastructure, while government policies and certifications are identified as key drivers for encouraging sustainable practices. The study also underscores the importance of public awareness campaigns and workforce training to foster a culture of sustainability within the industry. The findings suggest that a comprehensive approach, integrating stakeholder collaboration, policy support, technological innovation, and education, is vital for advancing sustainable construction waste management in New Zealand. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable development by offering practical recommendations that can help reduce the environmental impact of the construction sector and promote long-term sustainability.

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Session

Presented in Recorded Presentations, Session I, Friday 8 November 2024, 11:00 to 13:30, room WG 201, Auckland University of Technology. Session chair Dr Megan Burfoot.

How to Cite

Doan, D. T., Shobha, A. R., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., & Ghaffarianhoseini, A. (2025). Advancing Sustainable Construction Waste Management in New Zealand: Overcoming Challenges Through Stakeholder Collaboration and Innovation. 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. 247–255). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_24

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.