Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roy, Ron V; Beulah, M. Title A name given to the resource Effective on-site waste minimisation approaches in Indian construction projects Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-026-02557-9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-026-02557-9</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035853730?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035853730?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Roy R.V., Department of Civil Engineering, Christ University, Bengaluru, 560074, India; Beulah M., Department of Civil Engineering, Christ University, Bengaluru, 560074, India Description An account of the resource Indias rapidly expanding construction sector generates substantial material waste, creating environmental and economic challenges that are often intensified by weak on-site waste management (WM) practices. This study investigates effective approaches for minimising material waste in building construction projects using a mixed-methods research design. The research integrates a systematic literature review, expert interviews, and a large-scale questionnaire survey to identify and prioritise waste minimisation strategies. From an initial set of 38 practices, 15 key strategies were shortlisted through descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Their practical effectiveness was then evaluated through longitudinal monitoring of material waste across seven construction stages at four active residential sites. The results indicate a consistent reduction in material wastage following the implementation of targeted interventions. By triangulating expert insights, industry perceptions, and empirical site-based evidence, this study moves beyond perception-based assessments and provides empirical validation of waste minimisation strategies under real construction conditions in a developing-country context. The findings demonstrate that sustained waste reduction depends on an integrated approach combining human behaviour, managerial control, and proactive planning from early project stages. The study offers practical guidance for improving material efficiency, reducing costs, and advancing sustainable construction practices in India. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Japan KK, part of Springer Nature 2026. Subject The topic of the resource Construction waste minimisation; India; Material efficiency; Material wastage; On-site waste management; Residential construction; Sustainable construction Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Relation A related resource ISSN: 14384957; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online