A Circular Economy Framework for Minimizing Construction Waste During Construction Phase of Residential Projects in Jordan

In Jordan, the construction industry and businesses are burdened by the high prices of materials in terms of extraction, production, transportation, and purchasing, as well as the volatility of their market value. The environment is primarily affected by construction and demolition activity since the construction sector in Jordan is based on a linear economy model and does not rely on the circular economy (CE) by reusing or recycling building materials rather than discarding them. Therefore, this study aims to develop a CE framework for managing construction waste in residential buildings during the construction phase and facilitating the adoption of the proposed model within the construction sector in Jordan. Therefore, a questionnaire was distributed to 31 experts, the results were analyzed, and the Delphi technique was then applied to validate the proposed framework and study findings. The findings indicate that the CE contributes to minimizing construction waste. The researcher sought to identify the most significant challenges hindering the implementation of the CE. The most influential challenges were low demand for reused or recycled materials, limited stakeholder awareness, and difficulties in disassembly. Furthermore, the results indicated use of visual management and 5S techniques, the use of BIM to map materials and components for circular lifecycle planning, and offering tax incentives and grants for using recycled materials are the most important strategies for minimizing construction waste. This study contributes to minimizing construction waste and advancing sustainable development, while also supporting Jordan’s Vision 2025 as outlined by the Jordanian government and the Ministry of Environment.