34th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 34) - Singapore, Singapore - 2026

https://doi.org/10.24928/2026/0109

Nexus between Lean Construction and construction 6.0 for the management of construction and demolition waste (CDW)

Kurauwone Maponga1, Partson Paradza2, Lungie Maseko3 & Zamageda Zungu4

1Lecturer/Doctor, Department of Property Studies & Urban Design, National University of Science & Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-5286-9635
2Senior Lecturer/Doctor, Department of Construction Economics & Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0001-5289-3179
3Senior Lecturer/Doctor, Department of Construction Economics & Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0003-3520-7805
4Senior Lecturer/Doctor, Department of Construction Economics & Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-7795-0528

Abstract

The study examines how integrating Industry 6.0 concepts with Lean Construction (LC) principles can enhance efficiency and minimise Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) in the construction industry. Industry 6.0 concepts emphasise deep human–machine collaboration, high levels of automation, and quantum cloud-connected systems. Construction procedures can become more efficient and value-driven by adopting LC techniques that prioritise identifying client value, minimise waste, ensure efficient workflows, and promote continuous improvement. A quantitative study approach was adopted, and the perspectives of 260 construction professionals and academics were gathered to rank the current CDW minimisation practices in Zimbabwe. The advantages of using LC and Construction 6.0-based strategies included reduced CDW, increased project time, reduced costs, and enhanced collaboration. Based on the findings, the study recommends adopting LC and Construction 6.0-based strategies to minimise CDW.

Keywords

Construction 6.0, construction waste, demolition waste, industry 6.0, waste, Zimbabwe.

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Maponga, K., Paradza, P., Maseko, L. & Zungu, Z.. (2026). Nexus between Lean Construction and construction 6.0 for the management of construction and demolition waste (CDW). In Hamzeh, F., Poshdar, M., & Garcia-Lopez,, N. P. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 34) (pp. 414–425). https://doi.org/10.24928/2026/0109

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Maponga, K., Paradza, P., Maseko, L. & Zungu, Z.. (2026). Nexus between Lean Construction and construction 6.0 for the management of construction and demolition waste (CDW). IGLC34. https://doi.org/10.24928/2026/0109

 

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