Innovative waste management in the Malaysian construction industry: challenges and strategic approaches

The construction industry is one of the greatest generators of waste to deal with; therefore, effective waste management is critical. This process entails the collection, transmission, disposal, and recycling of various wastes produced by human activities. Industry practitioners must educate themselves about modern and creative waste management technologies to significantly reduce construction waste. This manuscript aims to investigate and improve innovative waste management strategies in the Malaysian construction industry. The goals are to identify the challenges to their implementation and to encourage the adoption of these novel systems among industry practitioners. The study adopts a quantitative methodology, with data collected through an online questionnaire survey of G7 contractors registered with the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) in the Klang Valley area. Out of the 155 targeted respondents, 73 completed the survey, for a 47% response rate. The findings highlight the most widely used innovative waste management solutions in Malaysia's construction industry, as well as the challenges to their acceptance and the most effective techniques for encouraging their use. Key obstacles include a lack of incentives and financial limits. By addressing these difficulties and supporting sustainable practices, the study highlights the significance of innovative waste management systems for improving sustainability and efficiency in Malaysia's construction industry.