Track: COVID-19 Analytics Competition

Abstract

Technology dominates human activity in the industrial 5.0 era, where technological developments increase automation and digitalization as well as in the construction sector after pandemic. The increased speed of construction makes the life cycle of goods faster resulting in a continuous accumulation of waste, especially in the case of building construction. This study aims to examine the implementation of construction companies in tackling construction waste in Jakarta post the Covid-19 pandemic. This qualitative research uses a case study approach. Primary data was obtained through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Selection of respondents using the convenience sampling method, and data analysis using interactive modeling techniques. Construction companies in Jakarta have concrete actions to reduce construction waste. The company’s action strategy is to carry out the stages of the refurbishment, repair and recycling processes combined with elements of technology, policies, guidelines and regulations, in processing construction waste through appropriate procedures and innovate to create environmentally friendly products. In the sustainability action strategy, the company cooperates with the government and local communities in overcoming the problem of waste, minimizing its impact to achieve environmental sustainability in the construction sector. Therefore, the role of innovators in the field of construction waste management is needed, especially companies that are considered capable of solving these problems in order to realize the continuity of economic digitalization towards a better Indonesia so that green tech companies in Indonesia can become leading innovators in terms of processing construction waste management in the industrial revolution 5.0 era post pandemic.