Abstract: The need to minimize waste created at all stages and recycle construction and demolition waste is becoming increasingly important as landfills become scarcer. This study evaluated the awareness of construction professionals in Chennai on the perception of sustainable construction and waste management through a systematic questionnaire survey that helped provide empirical evidence on levels of significant contribution to waste reduction through waste minimization steps. Study has shown that government regulation on construction site waste was non- existent and other factors such as staff training, company waste management strategy, financial compensation and promotion were perceived by respondents as more helpful incentives to minimize waste.

Keywords: material waste minimization, reasons and suggestions.

| DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2021.8341