Abstract:
Waste in construction is important both from the perspective of productivity and from
environmental consideration. Mostly actual quantum of waste generation exceeds the
percentage envisaged initially causing needless utilization of both natural and human
resources. In Construction of any Power Plant requires huge quantities of construction
materials like cement, reinforcement steel etc. These materials that are required for
construction have major cost investment, it would be more appropriate minimize wastages
in an efficient and feasible way. The purpose of this paper is to identify major causes of
construction material wastages. Based on literature review, 34 factors are found which
causes material wastage. The scope of this study is limited to Thermal Power Station,
Wanakbori, Gujarat. Incentive reward program (IRP), waste management mapping model
(WMMM) can be used to minimize the generation of construction wastes. The findings of
this research would help in power plant projects for identification and reduction of the
wastes in construction projects and also help in enhancing project productivity and cost
saving.
