Essays about: "construction risk management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 110 essays containing the words construction risk management.

1. 1. Expectations and reality of sustainable stormwater management : A review of implementation of Nature-Based Solutions - A case study of Southern Stockholm

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Katarzyna Zofia Dziubanii; [2024]
   Keywords : Nature-based solutions; green infrastructure; ecosystem services; planning process; spatial planning; urban planning; stormwater management; sustainability; climate change mitigation; Naturbaserade lösningar; grön infrastruktur; ekosystemtjänster; planeringsprocess; fysisk planering; stadsplanering; dagvattenhantering; hållbarhet; klimatförändringar;

   Abstract : The shrinking of permeable areas in favour of urban development is a phenomenon described in both scientific literature and policy documents. Changes in rainfall intensity and frequency following climate change are expected, but predicting the exact magnitude of these changes remains unclear. READ MORE

3. 2. Risk analysis of implementing Machine Learning in construction projects

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Aki Roy; [2024]
   Keywords : Construction; Machine Learning; Unstructured Data; Image Processing; Text Processing; Project Analysis; Data Management; Risk Identification;

   Abstract : Machine Learning has significantly influenced development across domains by leveraging incoming and existing data. However, despite its advancements, criticism persists regarding its failure to adequately address real-world problems, with the construction domain being an example. READ MORE

4. 3. Beyond the Terrorist Label : How Five Palestinian CSOs Experience and Resist Terrorist Allegations

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Alma Michold; [2024]
   Keywords : Palestine; Shrinking civic space; Terrorist designation; Resistance; Ontological counter-securitization;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the terrorist designation issued by Israel against six Palestinian civil society organizations in 2021. The organizations are based in the West Bank and remain designated as terrorist organizations according to Israeli law, despite rejections and condemnations by the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN), and the United States (US). READ MORE

5. 4. Variation Management Strategies for Future Construction Sites: A study to address role of an equipment rental business in the energy transition

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   Author : Ellen Blanksvärd; Frida Svensson; [2023-09-21T12:07:03Z 2023-09-21T12:07:03Z 2023 2023]
   Keywords : battery storage; variation management; flexibility services; peak shaving; load shifting; demand side management; rental business; electrification; construction equipment; construction sites;

   Abstract : Construction sites are facing challenges with high power peaks due to electrificationof heavy equipment where potential consequences are increased power tariffs locallyand risk of limited power supply. Another development is an increased intermittentpower supply due to more wind- and solar power in the electricity system, whichcauses price fluctuations. READ MORE

6. 5. Risks and risk management in construction projects : A product life cycle approach

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Besluts-, risk- och policyanalys

   Author : Björn Åberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Risk; Construction projects; Risk Management;

   Abstract : The construction industry often operates with important and expensive projects that should meet deadlines and various regulations and at the same time avoid risks associated with the phases of the construction projects. This thesis reviews risks by a project life cycle (PLC) and the risk management used in construction projects by interviewing different construction project stakeholders such as hotel owners in Belgium and construction specialists. READ MORE