Boukherroub, T.; Nganmi Tchakoutio, A.; Drapeau, N. Using Lean in Deconstruction Projects for Maximising the Reuse of Materials: A Canadian Case Study. Sustainability2024, 16, 1816.
Boukherroub, T.; Nganmi Tchakoutio, A.; Drapeau, N. Using Lean in Deconstruction Projects for Maximising the Reuse of Materials: A Canadian Case Study. Sustainability 2024, 16, 1816.
Boukherroub, T.; Nganmi Tchakoutio, A.; Drapeau, N. Using Lean in Deconstruction Projects for Maximising the Reuse of Materials: A Canadian Case Study. Sustainability2024, 16, 1816.
Boukherroub, T.; Nganmi Tchakoutio, A.; Drapeau, N. Using Lean in Deconstruction Projects for Maximising the Reuse of Materials: A Canadian Case Study. Sustainability 2024, 16, 1816.
Abstract
The construction sector is considered as a major consumer of virgin materials and contributor to waste generation. Therefore, it is essential to rethink current waste management practices, for example, by applying circular economy principles to building demolition, such as deconstruction. Deconstruction involves dismantling a building with the aim of maintaining the highest possible value for its materials and maximize their recovery potential. This study aims to guide the construction sector towards deconstruction to support its efforts to transform itself toward a more sustainable industry. It focuses on a regional case study in the province of Québec (Canada) presenting five buildings to be deconstructed. First, the study presents the outcomes of our analysis of the current situation. Second, it identifies the issues and obstacles encountered and proposes avenues to improve the current process based on solutions identified in the literature and the recommendations of the manager, the contractor involved in the deconstruction process, as well as experts in the construction industry. Finally, it proposes an improved deconstruction process. Our research approach is inspired from Lean thinking and follows Action Research methodology.
Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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