IGLC 34 · Singapore, Singapore · 2026
Nexus between Lean Construction and construction 6.0 for the management of construction and demolition waste (CDW)
- Lecturer/Doctor, Department of Property Studies & Urban Design, National University of Science & Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, kurauwone.maponga@nust.ac.zw, orcid.org/0000-0002-5286-9635
- Senior Lecturer/Doctor, Department of Construction Economics & Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, partson.paradza@wits.ac.za, orcid.org/0000-0001-5289-3179
- Senior Lecturer/Doctor, Department of Construction Economics & Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Lungie.Maseko@wits.ac.za, orcid.org/0000-0003-3520-7805
- Senior Lecturer/Doctor, Department of Construction Economics & Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, zamageda.zungu@wits.ac.za, orcid.org/0000-0002-7795-0528
https://doi.org/10.24928/2026/0109
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.
Cite this paper
APA 7th edition
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 F. Hamzeh, M. Poshdar, N. P. Garcia-Lopez, & V. Gan (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
Shortened reference for IGLC papers
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