MCE301N

Project - Case Study #1:

Management of Construction
Debris
Ohio University, USA
1. Read and study the Project Case Study.
2. Write a review of the case study that includes
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.

e.
f.
g.

h.

A one-page Abstract of the Project Case Study.

What were the Project Expectations?
Identify the Sponsor, Project Manager, and
Stakeholders.
Was the Project a success? Why or in what
ways? What was done that made it happen? Be
specific.
Could the Project have been more successful?
If so, How?
If you were Project Manager, what, if anything
would you have done differently? Be specific.
What can you apply from this case study that will
improve your ability to be a competent Project
Manager?
Give a real example of a project or situation in
Cebu that was not successful and what learnings
from this case study could be used to have made
it successful. Be specific.

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Project Case Study #1

Management of Construction
Debris
Ohio University, USA

Ricardo B. Bono II
MCE-SG 1

Ricardo B. Bono II
MCE-SG 1
March 22, 2014

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Project Case Study #1
Management of Construction Debris
Ohio University, USA

Abstract
The case study is all about minimizing the amount of
waste/debris from a construction or renovation project that goes to
landfill. The goal of the study is to recycle as much material as
possible and get the most out of them in order to minimize the need
for new raw materials, thus helping the environment and cutting
costs.
The procedures and steps needed in order to accomplish
properly is also discussed. To screen and segregate the debris
thoroughly, the team in charge will need enough time prior to the
start of construction or renovation in order to avoid delaying the
said construction/renovation. Rushing the R&R process will result to
overlooked items that will most probably just end up in the landfill
instead of being reused/recycled. Things needed to ensure a smooth
process include a designated spot on-campus for segregation,
vehicles and carts for transport, and laborers or volunteers.
As for the planning stage, finding a contractor that supports
R&R is important. There is a bigger chance of this happening with
smaller contractors. It is also very important to be involved as much
as possible during the planning of the construction/renovation itself.

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Project Case Study #1
Management of Construction Debris
Ohio University, USA

Project Expectations
This study aims to decrease the amount of waste generated
during construction/renovation to a complete minimum in order to
protect the environment by saving natural resources, reduce the
amount of waste being sent to landfill thus rendering them
completely useless, proper segregation of waste resulting in the
prevention of unauthorized disposal of waste, and increase
recycling and reuse on campus and neighboring communities.
Sponsor:

Ohio University

Project Manager:
Stakeholders:
Dept.

Ed Newman, Recycling and Refuse Dept.

OEPA, Ohio University, Recycling and Refuse

Project Success
The project was a success because after implementation, all
possible C&D waste was being recycled or reused and the amount
of waste that reaches landfills has greatly reduced. In return, the
University has saved money in disposal costs. This all became
possible because of proper planning and implementation of the
project.

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Project Case Study #1
Management of Construction Debris
Ohio University, USA

Could the project have been more successful?

I think the project has been carried out perfectly, having met
all its goals. Improvements can be achieved by perfecting the
process through experience.
If you were Project Manager, what, if anything would you
have done differently?
I would have done some things differently but not in a way
that would make the project more successful. The thoroughness of
this projects planning and implementation is very impressive and I
think I wouldnt have done it better.
Give a real example of a project or situation in Cebu that
was not successful and what learnings from this case study
could be used to have made it successful.
There are many projects in Cebu that go wrong especially
government projects. The most common examples are the road
projects. If they are carried out in the same manner as this case
study, they would have been much more efficient during the
renovation/construction process and could have finished much
earlier. The problem with most road projects here in Cebu is that
they almost always get significantly delayed and sometimes no
proper preparation is made prior to initiating the actual
construction.