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Alamrakamy| ﻲﻣﻗر مﻟﺎﻋ | Harnessing advanced technologies to optimise construction waste management in Egypt
products can bring monetary benefits to companies, as they

can be sold to recyclers for manufacturing aggregates, road

base, interlock and other products.

Similarly, the country has designed a comprehensive plan,

the National Strategy for Solid Waste Management of Egypt,

to navigate waste management challenges and pave the way

for a sustainable and environmentally friendly future. The

strategy is built upon key focus areas including reduction

and recycling, proper collection and disposal, waste-to-

energy solutions, through which the country underscores its

commitment towards circular economy.

The circular economy framework emphasizes minimizing

waste generation by promoting resource efficiency, reuse,

and recycling throughout the lifecycle of materials. By

transitioning towards circular practices, Egypt can not only

mitigate the environmental impact of construction waste but

also unlock economic opportunities through the recovery

and reuse of valuable materials like concrete, metals, and

plastics.

Construction waste leads to increased efforts, which

ultimately leads to schedule delays and budget overruns in a

construction project. Studies from Trimble Solutions indicate

that in most projects, 30 per cent of materials are wasted, 40

per cent of projects go overbudget, 30 per cent of

construction requires rework and 90 per cent of projects are

late in the sector. Therefore, it is imperative to employ

advanced technologies for better waste management.

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