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MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION VS. CONSTRUCTION WASTE
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The increasing environmental impact from the construction becomes a serious problem that can cause significant damage, not only to ecosystems but also to the health and wellbeing of field workers and nearby resident s of construction sites. Therefore, is necessary to approach and continuous effort within the industry in order to achieve the objectives sustainable constr uction and reducing of the environmental impacts of construction. A recent study shows that construction is the third largest industry sector in terms of environmental pollution and construction waste presents 25% of the total waste volume. Therefore, it is necessary to consider possibilities for reduce of construction waste origin, whether conventional or unconventional ways. One of the possible solutions is the use of modern methods of construction (MMC) that offer significant potential to minimise construction waste. The submitted paper describes the current opportunities to exploit the MMC. Modern methods of construction primarily involve the manufactur e of construction in factories, with potential benefits such as faster construction, fewer housing defects, and reductions in energy use and waste. The paper analyses ways to reduce construction waste through the using of modern methods of panels or modules construction.
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