Initial findings on perspectives of local contractors on waste minimization barriers and incentives on construction sites

The construction industry is generally a high producer of waste. The implementation of waste minimization strategies on construction sites can potentially make a significant contribution to the sustainability of construction industry. However, there are several pitfalls to waste control on construction sites. This study was a preliminary effort to identify relative importance of factors influencing waste minimization barriers and incentives on construction sites in Kuching, Sarawak. Questionnaires were distributed to 50 practitioners who worked for contractors engaged in various types of construction projects in Kuching, Malaysia. The list of contractors was obtained from the CIDB directory. Survey responses were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). From this study, useful information concerning barriers to waste minimization and incentives practices from the perspectives of local contractors in Kuching City was obtained. The results obtained also provided some insights for further work.