Waste Generation and its Implication to Construction Project Delivery in the Upper West Region of Ghana

Abstract

This paper discusses waste generation and its implication to construction project delivery in the upper West region of Ghana. Construction industry is a vital connection to the infrastructure growth in Ghana. On the other hand, it also losses a lot of money to materials waste which is inimical to project delivery.  The   study aimed at finding out how much construction waste is costing construction project delivery and attempted to make suggestions to the industry on how waste can be minimized in order to maximize profits.The study employed both qualitative and quantitative method of sampling which allowed appropriate and accurate data organization, analysis and interpretation. The research revealed that a number of construction companies in the study area do not adhere to international best practices and standards of waste management on construction sites, such as waste minimization strategies. Maintenance of human resources was also found to be non- existent in these construction firms.  There is the need for effective supervision and enforcement of by-laws regulating waste management on construction sites.

Keywords: Constructions sites, waste generation, project delivery, Upper West Region, Waste