Role of Quantity Surveyors for Waste Reduction in Road Construction Projects in Pakistan

Abstract

waste. The existing waste management strategies are mostly based on causes of waste reduction organized in different construction processes and groups. However, the role of individual project team members has been inadequately studied. Quantity Surveyors play a pivotal role in overall material management and therefore, their responsibilities are required to be incorporated in waste management strategies of construction projects. The results of this study reinforce the importance of Quantity Surveyors’ role in waste reduction in construction projects. The study shows that mistakes, incompetence, and lack of awareness are top waste-causing factors corresponding to the role of Quantity Surveyors. This exploratory study fills the gap in the literature regarding examining the role of Quantity Surveyors in waste reduction. The study can be very useful to researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in their further study of the role of Quantity Surveyors in waste management. 
KEYWORDS: Quantity Surveyors; Waste; Waste Causes; Road Construction