Proceedings of the 8th Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Symposium (MIE 2025)

<Previous Article In Volume
Next Article In Volume>

System Dynamics Model for Construction and Demolition Waste Management in Indonesia: an Early-Stage Approach

Authors
Dzikri Rahmatia1, *, Bertha Maya Sopha2, Budi Kamulyan3
1Master’s Program in System Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
3Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: dzikrirahmatia@mail.ugm.ac.id
Corresponding Author
Dzikri Rahmatia
Available Online 24 May 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-687-6_16How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Construction And Demolition Waste; System Dynamics; Causal Loop Diagram; Conceptual Modelling; Policy Recommendations
Abstract

The growth of construction activities in Indonesia has led to a continuous rise in Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) generation. To address this challenge, this study proposes an initial conceptual model using a System Dynamics (SD) approach to explore key drivers and feedback structures in CDW generation and management. A qualitative Causal Loop Diagram (CLD) was developed using Vensim PLE, based on secondary data and national policy documents. The model reveals four main feedback loops, where early reinforcing patterns driven by construction growth may transition into a limit-to-growth structure through design and regulation interventions. Based on the initial model behavior, three policy scenarios are recommended for future exploration: (1) promotion of sustainable design and construction practices, (2) increased utilization of CDW residues, and (3) enforcement of waste sorting regulations with penalty mechanisms. These scenarios aim to improve material circularity in the sector. Future research is suggested to integrate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and cost management variables to assess potential trade-offs in CDW policy outcomes.

Copyright
© 2026 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Download article (PDF)

<Previous Article In Volume
Next Article In Volume>
Volume Title
Proceedings of the 8th Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Symposium (MIE 2025)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Engineering
Publication Date
24 May 2026
ISBN
978-94-6239-687-6
ISSN
2589-4943
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-687-6_16How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2026 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Cite this article

risenwbib
TY  - CONF
AU  - Dzikri Rahmatia
AU  - Bertha Maya Sopha
AU  - Budi Kamulyan
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/24
TI  - System Dynamics Model for Construction and Demolition Waste Management in Indonesia: an Early-Stage Approach
BT  - Proceedings of the 8th Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Symposium (MIE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 218
EP  - 228
SN  - 2589-4943
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-687-6_16
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-687-6_16
ID  - Rahmatia2026
ER  -