TY - JOUR
T1 - An exploratory study on challenges of circular economy in the built environment in Oman
AU - Al Hosni, Ibtisam Sulaiman
AU - Amoudi, Omar
AU - Callaghan, Nicola
N1 - Webpage indicates epub date of 14 July 2020; VoR says 15 May 2020.
-Used epub date from VoR. ET 2/9/20
Acceptance from webpage/ in SAN (note from author)
AAM req'd 23/06/20; version queried 23/07/20 DC
^Author had provided VoR before, reminder request for AAM ET 2/9/20
^^Author noted having difficulty obtaining AAM (lead author in Oman). Email in mailbox. ET 14/9/20
PY - 2020/8
Y1 - 2020/8
N2 - Circular economy (CE) is a sustainable substitute for the current linear model of economy, and its adoption within the Omani built environment is increasing due to resource depletion and increased waste generation. The construction industry in Oman is one of the first among countries in the Arab states to pursue sustainable development. However, understanding the implementation challenges associated with CE is important to this region, as it attempts to diversify its economies beyond oil and gas, which is vital to the success of the country. The main challenges identified within the literature in relation to CE include a lack of knowledge of the concept, unclear financial implications, misaligned regulations and a lack of transparent technical data. The aim of this study was to explore such challenges within the context of Oman, and an exploratory study consisting of ten interviews and 80 survey responses was undertaken. Factor analysis results revealed that the critical challenges of CE ultimately begin with government barriers such as the absence of a clear vision and legislation supporting CE. This was followed by a lack of government funding for research, innovation and investment, as well as technical barriers such as a lack of qualified professionals in the field.
AB - Circular economy (CE) is a sustainable substitute for the current linear model of economy, and its adoption within the Omani built environment is increasing due to resource depletion and increased waste generation. The construction industry in Oman is one of the first among countries in the Arab states to pursue sustainable development. However, understanding the implementation challenges associated with CE is important to this region, as it attempts to diversify its economies beyond oil and gas, which is vital to the success of the country. The main challenges identified within the literature in relation to CE include a lack of knowledge of the concept, unclear financial implications, misaligned regulations and a lack of transparent technical data. The aim of this study was to explore such challenges within the context of Oman, and an exploratory study consisting of ten interviews and 80 survey responses was undertaken. Factor analysis results revealed that the critical challenges of CE ultimately begin with government barriers such as the absence of a clear vision and legislation supporting CE. This was followed by a lack of government funding for research, innovation and investment, as well as technical barriers such as a lack of qualified professionals in the field.
KW - recycling & reuse of materials
KW - sustainability
KW - waste management & disposal
U2 - 10.1680/jmapl.19.00034
DO - 10.1680/jmapl.19.00034
M3 - Article
VL - 173
SP - 104
EP - 113
JO - Proceedings of the ICE - Management, Procurement and Law
JF - Proceedings of the ICE - Management, Procurement and Law
SN - 1751-4304
IS - 3
ER -