Essays about: "construction firms"

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  1. 1. Analysing the development of materiality disclosures in sustainability reporting within the Swedish construction sector during the last decade

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nalika Sandamali; Sawani Pavithrani; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Sustainability Reporting; Global Reporting Initiatives; Materiality; Materiality Assessment; Institutional Theory;

    Abstract : This study examines the disclosure of materiality assessments in sustainability reports of prominent Swedish construction firms, aiming to explore the extent to which companies adhered to GRI guidelines and whether there were any discernible shifts in disclosure practices from 2012 to 2021. We have used content analysis to gather data and analyse it through scoring. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Multi-Level Perspective: Construction and Demolition Waste Management System : Case Study: Bengaluru

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)

    Author : Prashanth Ramakrishna; [2023]
    Keywords : Bengaluru; C D Waste Management; MLP Theory; Path Dependency;

    Abstract : A significant proportion of construction and demolition (C&D) waste is encompassed within the broader category of global waste. The handling of C&D waste is subject to the influence of a tripartite of environmental, social, and economic factors. READ MORE

  4. 3. Digital OSH Technologies in Construction : Barriers and Facilitators

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Jessica Fagerlönn; [2023]
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    Abstract : There are few studies about testing and adopting new and emerging digital OSH technologies in the construction industry. This study aimed to investigate phenomena in organizations connected to emerging digital OSH technologies. This study had a qualitative and abductive reasoning approach. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Road Towards Service-Integrated Offerings for Product-Centred Manufacturing Firms : A Case Study within Husqvarna

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Kajsa Ivarsson; Eric Seing; [2023]
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    Abstract : In recent years there has been an increase in servitisation amongst manufacturing firms. Change could be inevitable to stay competitive in this fierce innovative environment and is therefore an ongoing topic that needs to be addressed. READ MORE

  6. 5. Circular Construction : A Study of Reuse Practices in the Construction Industry from a Consultant´s Perspective

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Johan Åberg; Jacob Foconi; [2023]
    Keywords : Reuse; Circular Economy; Construction Industry; Resource Use; Embodied Environmental Impact; Återbruk; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Byggbranschen; Resursanvändning; Inbäddad Miljöpåverkan;

    Abstract : In light of the need to reduce resource usage and mitigate the climate impact of the Swedish construction industry, the adoption of reusing secondary materials has gained significant attention as an alternative construction process. This approach not only addresses environmental concerns, but also aims to transition from the prevailing "make-take-waste" system of resource management. READ MORE