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5S principles for sustainable resource and waste management in Sri Lankan construction projects

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dc.contributor.author Wijesinghe, EDAT
dc.contributor.author Jayawickrama, TS
dc.contributor.author Tennakoon, GA
dc.contributor.author Wijewickrama, MKCS
dc.contributor.editor Sandanayake, YG
dc.contributor.editor Waidyasekara, KGAS
dc.contributor.editor Ranadewa, KATO
dc.contributor.editor Chandanie, H
dc.date.accessioned 2024-09-03T09:03:24Z
dc.date.available 2024-09-03T09:03:24Z
dc.date.issued 2024
dc.identifier.citation Wijesinghe, E.D.A.T., Jayawickrama, T.S., Tennakoon, G.A., & Wijewickrama, M.K.C.S. (2024). 5S principles for sustainable resource and waste management in Sri Lankan construction projects. In Y.G. Sandanayake, K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, & H. Chandanie (Eds.), World Construction Symposium – 2024 : 12th World Construction Symposium (pp.1-14 ). Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa. https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.1
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/22806
dc.description.abstract The significant resource consumption and waste generation in the construction sector highlights the imperative for sustainable management of resources and waste, particularly in Sri Lanka. Over time, various techniques have emerged as potential solutions to address this challenge, with the 5S technique standing out as a widely discussed approach. This technique is focused on producing high-quality outputs with minimal wastage and high productivity, making it well-suited for sustainable resource and waste management. However, despite its potential, there is limited research exploring its application in this context within the construction domain, specifically in Sri Lanka. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the applicability of 5S principles for sustainable resource and waste management in Sri Lankan construction projects. Initially, a comprehensive literature review was conducted on the 5S principles and the concept of sustainable resource and waste management, which led to the development of a conceptual framework for the application of 5S principles for sustainable resource and waste management. Following this, a pilot study using interviews was conducted to investigate the specific activities that could be implemented under the individual 5S principles for sustainable resource and waste management. Integrating these activities within construction projects could help mitigate the negative environmental impacts associated with resource consumption and waste generation in the industry. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.subject 5S Principles en_US
dc.subject Construction en_US
dc.subject Resource Management en_US
dc.subject Sustainability en_US
dc.subject Sri Lanka en_US
dc.subject Waste Management en_US
dc.title 5S principles for sustainable resource and waste management in Sri Lankan construction projects en_US
dc.type Conference-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.identifier.year 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.conference World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.place Colombo en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 1-14 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding 12th World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.email achinitwijesinghe@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email thilini.jayawickrama@unisa.edu.au en_US
dc.identifier.email gihan.tennakoon@mymail.unisa.edu.au en_US
dc.identifier.email wijewickrama@adelaide.edu.au en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.1 en_US


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