Streamlining construction and demolition waste minimisation at design stage: information-centric systematic literature review

Ruchini Senarath Jayasinghe, Gabriela Dias Guimarães, M.M.M.P. Mahinkanda, J Jorge Ochoa, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Wolfgang Mayer, Larissa Statsenko, Ki Pyung Kim, Ning Gu

2026

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DOI 10.1108/sasbe-03-2025-0128
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Abstract

Purpose Despite the growing interest in tools for designing-out construction and demolition waste (DoC&DW), information needs associated with these tools remain underexplored. This study aims to identify the information needs of the tools for DoC&DW to streamline the waste minimisation process at the design stage. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using the PRISMA method, analysing 46 peer-reviewed articles published between 2004 and 2024. The selected articles underwent descriptive and thematic analysis. Findings The study highlights the increasing adoption of BIM-enabled tools for DoC&DW, recognised for their automation, robust databases, and interoperability. The information needs of these tools were categorised using the input-process-output (IPO) model. A conceptual framework was proposed to map the BIM-enabled architecture to the IPO model, distinguishing input, process, and output information aligning with designing-out waste (DoW) principle. This provides a foundation for future development of BIM-enabled tools to predict and manage waste at the design stage. Originality/value This study is the first of its kind to map input, process, and output information needs relating to identified BIM-enabled tools for DoC&DW, aligned with each DoW principle. Unlike previous studies that focus on the functionalities of the tools or technology applications, this study uniquely and holistically maps information requirements across IPO model and proposed a conceptual framework that clarifies the information architecture needed to support DoW principles. This facilitates the specific information needs and standardisation of the development of new tools for DoC&DW, enabling informed decision-making, enhanced resource efficiency and contributes to sustainability in the built environment.