Abstract:
Lately the rapid increase in the amount of construction and demolition waste has posed serious threats to a sustainable construction practices in the industry. Many countries across the world has already implemented several techniques and methods to tackle this problem. However, Pakistan has still not implemented any method to solve this massive issue of C & D waste. This study was aimed at identifying barriers that hinders the adaptation of revere logistics in construction industry of Pakistan. Main and sub-factors were identified by conducting an extensive literature review. These factors were ranked on the basis of relative important index. A questionnaire was developed to take responses from industry professionals who had both field experience and modern technical understanding. After analysis, detailed recommendations were provided as to how to overcome these barriers to ensure the implementation of reverse Logistics in the construction industry of Pakistan.
