Essays about: "contractor management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 60 essays containing the words contractor management.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Barriers to achieving the full intended residential value : The case of a large main contractor in Sweden

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

    Author : Fatme El-Saghir; Ella Espling; [2023]
    Keywords : Residential value; project management; decision making; complex projects; construction industry; Kundvärde för boende; projektledning; beslutsfattande; byggindustrin; komplexa projekt; bostadsrätter.;

    Abstract : Residential construction projects are complex. New trends such as globalization,urbanization, and sustainability put even more pressure on the capital intense andalready low marginal industry. In Sweden, the market is competitive. There are many large residential contractors active today. READ MORE

  4. 3. Standardization Beyond Compliance : A Study on BIM Standardization in the Swedish AEC Industry from a Contractor’s Perspective

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Mawan Colabaga Don; Edgar Axéll Gholizadeh; [2023]
    Keywords : Standardization; Digitalization; Contractor; BIM; Standardisering; Digitalisering; Byggentreprenör; BIM;

    Abstract : BIM Standardization holds significant importance within the AEC industry and contractors serve as one of the primary users of standards. This thesis undertakes an exploration of the incentives that drive contractors toward BIM standardization. READ MORE

  5. 4. Public Procurement of Innovations: A study on contributing toward climate neutrality within the construction sector

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

    Author : Ilakia Amirthalingam; Nellie Kramer; [2022]
    Keywords : Public Procurement; LOU; Innovation; Sustainability; Climate-neutrality; Offentlig Upphandling; LOU; Innovation; Hållbarhet; Klimatneutralitet;

    Abstract : Large players within the construction sector have launched the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2045. In Sweden, the construction sector accounts for approximately 20 % of the country's total emissions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Etableringsbevattning av stadsträd : hur kan en biologiskt optimal bevattningsregim utformas och samtidigt vara resurseffektiv att utföra?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Victor Eklund; [2022]
    Keywords : stadsträd; bevattning; trädetablering; etableringsbevattning; etableringsskötsel;

    Abstract : Fullvuxna stadsträd har stor förmåga att leverera ekosystemtjänster för oss människor. För att kunna bli fullvuxna anses kvalitén på den bevattning som utförs innan träd själva kan försörja sig på vatten, etableringsbevattning, vara avgörande. READ MORE