Construction waste comprises inert (e.g., sand, bricks, and concrete) and non-inert materials (e.g., bamboo, plastics, glass, wood, and paper). In Hong Kong, the inert portion can be deposited at public filling areas for land reclamation while the non-inert portion is disposed of at landfills....

The construction industry is a major generator of waste material. Construction waste should be minimized at source and if we are to significantly reduce the level of construction waste designers should consider reducing construction waste during the design process. The majority of construction...