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Alamrakamy| ﻲﻣﻗر مﻟﺎﻋ | Harnessing advanced technologies to optimise construction waste management in Egypt
Utilising construction technology for waste management

The construction industry offers great possibilities to

implement recycling and reuse practices, since some of its

components have a high resource value. Industry players

can utilise various software tools for scenario analysis and

optimisation to identify the most economical and

environmentally friendly solutions. One example is Building

Information Modelling (BIM), which simplifies conveying

design ideas and fosters a shared understanding among

stakeholders. When BIM technology is integrated into a

constructible process, it delivers tangible benefits in terms of

time, cost, materials and resources. Content-enabled BIM

models offer the precision and detail necessary for efficient

construction management and post-construction operations,

as well as helps project stakeholders detect and address

issues before commencing work or ordering materials.

Similarly, constructible models offer the required level of

detail or development (LOD) for construction readiness,

enabling contractors to leverage prefabrication, off-site

fabrication and automated workflows such as construction

layout and data capture. Furthermore, by learning various

design and material alternatives before starting actual

construction, teams can reduce waste generation while

meeting project specifications.

Using drones, automation technologies, digital twins and 3D

modelling software can assist in conducting high-resolution

surveillance, segregating reusable materials from the waste

stream and detecting potential conflicts early in the project

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