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Alamrakamy| ﻲﻣﻗر مﻟﺎﻋ | Harnessing advanced technologies to optimise construction waste management in Egypt
Currently, Egypt’s government has revealed plans for major

projects such as a high-speed train and construction of new

smart towns. Furthermore, the New Urban Communities

Authority (NUCA) is planning to develop more cities with

integrated services. According to reports, Egypt

Construction Market size is estimated at USD 50.78 billion.

With a predicated CAGR of 8.39 per cent, the market is

anticipated to reach USD 75. 97 by 2029. However, the surge

in construction activity always comes with a tangible

downside, a marked increase in construction waste.

The increasing construction wastes and government

initiatives

As the region grapples with this consequence, the necessity

of implementing conscientious waste management practices

to handle the byproducts of these developments has become

paramount. At present, construction and demolition waste

(CDW) is regarded as one of the heaviest and most

voluminous waste streams in the world, contributing to

considerable carbon emissions.

In Egypt, construction waste amounts to an estimated

30-50 million tons, which accumulates in specific dump sites

as a result of both previous operations and ongoing

construction activities. Hence, in an aim to manage this

accumulated waste and convert it into valuable byproducts,

the country is encouraging investments in waste

management. The key focus of these investments are

supporting recovery of various material from demolition

waste including aggregates such as concrete, brick, and

metals, woods, plastics and gypsum. These recovered

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