Contractor Capacity and Waste Generation: An Empirical
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Contractor Capacity and Waste Generation: An Empirical Investigation

: This paper aims to test the hypothesis that an inverse relationship exists between the capacity of a contractor and the amount of waste generated in a construction site. In Sri Lanka, contractors are graded by an independent government agency and this study uses 15 projects undertaken by grade...

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Main Authors:	Seneviratne, Krisanthi, Rameezdeen, Raufdeen, Amaratunga, Dilanthi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 2015
Subjects:	TH1-9745 Building construction
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/41466/ http://eprints.usm.my/41466/1/JCDC_20%282%29_2015-Art._2%2825-36%29.pdf

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