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There have been many reports on the restoration topic related to design, performance, cost and the management of refurbishment projects. However, there are not many reports on quantification of a refurbishment waste index, environmental impact and sustainability. Therefore, this article focuses on construction waste and its environmental impact and sustainability. It is recommended that Malaysian construction authorities and industry conduct a detailed study in the refurbishment area specifically on carbon mitigation efforts and reducing construction material waste. Meanwhile, the authorities need to enforce more stringent environmental requirements and legislation for the scope of refurbishment, particularly in waste generation. Lack of knowledge and understanding of construction waste handling by contractors need to be addressed via training, workshops, seminars and conferences. Acknowledgement We would like to express our gratitude to the Faculties of Science and Engineering, University of Malaya for providing us with the relevant literature, data and information for publishing this article. Additional technical supports, advice and guidance were provided by The Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) and the Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB). Finally, to Environmental Preservation and Innovation Centre Sdn Bhd (EPIC) for the financial support to carry out the publishing of this article. REFERENCE [1] Ali, A.S., Kamaruzzaman, S.N., and Salleh, H.(2009). “The Characteristic of Refurbishment Projects in Malaysia”. Facilities, Vol. 27 Iss : ½, pp. 56-65. [2] Baker., N. (2009). The Handbook of Sustainable Refurbishment: Non-Domestic Buildings. Routledge. [3] Benefits of Refurbishment. [online]. Tata Steel. 2012. [cit 2013.01.20]. http://www.tatasteelconstruction.com/ en/about_us/panels_profiles/envelope_ products_systems/refurbishmet/benefits/ [4] CIDB (2011). Construction Quarterly Statistical Bulletin – Fourth Quarter 2011, CIDB, Malaysia [5] Egbu, C.O. (1994).“Management Education and Training for Refurbishment Work Within the Construction Industry”, PhD thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salford,Salford. [6] Gold, C. A. and Martin, A. J., (1999). Refurbishment of Concrete Buildings: Structural & Services Options, Guidance Note GN 8/99, Building Services Research and Information Association, Bracknell, Berkshire [7] Low Carbon Refurbishment of Buildings”[online]. Carbon trust, 2007, 20.01.2013 [cit.2013.01.20]. http://www.carbontrust.com/ [8] Nur., K.F (2007). “Building Refurbishment Project In Malaysia”. MSc Thesis, Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Technology Malaysia, Malaysia. [9] Rahmat, I., Torrance, V.B. and Ezanee, A.H. (2003). “Refurbishment Cycles and The Management of Refurbishment Projects”. UiTM Research Centre, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. [10] Refurbishment set to take off in Malaysia. [online]. NST, 2012, 08062012 [cit.2013.01.20]. http://www.nst.com.my/red/refurbishmentset-to-take-off-in-malaysia-1.92055 61