Enhancing the Use of Products with Recycled Content in the Building and Construction Sector

Salman Shooshtarian, PhD – Senior Lecturer, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia Tayyab Maqsood – Professor, C&D Waste Management Research Group, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia Atiq Zaman -Associate Professor & Researcher, Curtin University, Western Australia Savindi Caldera, PhD – Lecturer, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia; Adjunct Research Fellow, Cities Research Institute; Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia Tim Ryley – Professor, School of Engineering & Built Environment, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia Peter SP Wong – Associate Dean of Project Management School of Property, Construction and Project Management RMIT University Melbourne, Australia Series: Waste and Waste Management BISAC: TEC010020; BUS072000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/KKEK0064 This book presents an extensive review of various national and international literature, an analysis of relevant policies and guidelines, and an evaluation of key stakeholders’ sentiments. It provides valuable insights into five key areas: (1) analysis of national and jurisdictional policy frameworks that affect the creation and stimulation of end-markets for waste materials; (2) assessment of the operation of existing end-markets for five strategic construction materials; (3) exploration of the application of sustainable procurement policies and practices at state, national and international levels; (4) evaluation of impacts of COVID-19 on construction and demolition waste industry; and (5) identification of key factors affecting construction and demolition waste end-market creation and stimulation, and building a model for waste market development. Collectively, this book aims to boost business prospects, provide advantages to product manufacturers, and establish sustainable circular supply chains. **Order the printed version and SAVE 50% on the e-book with Print eBook**