Essays about: "engineering procurement construction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words engineering procurement construction.

1. 1. Performance Ratio as a Metric in Swedish PV Park Procurements

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

   Author : Amanda Nilsson; Nora Orrenius; [2023]
   Keywords : Solar parks; key performance indicator; performance ratio; yield; solar park procurement; stakeholder analysis.; Solcellspark; nyckeltal; performance ratio; yield; solparksupphandling; intressentanalys;

   Abstract : When procuring a solar PV park in Sweden there are many stakeholders involved. As of today, the metric called performance ratio (PR) is often used to guarantee the park’s performance. Nonetheless, comprehending and evaluating PR can be challenging due to its inherent complexity. READ MORE

3. 2. The Implementation of the New Engineering Contract in Australia : An Institutional Perspective

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Dannie O’Brien; [2022]
   Keywords : Institutional Theory; New Engineering Contract; Risk allocation; Collaboration; Standard Form Contracts; Instititutionell teori; New Engineering Contract; samarbete; riskfördelning; standardkontrakt;

   Abstract : Current traditional delivery models used in the Australian construction industry are seen as highly bespoke and adversarial where there is an inappropriate contractual risk allocation, lack of collaboration and poor project management. With the pipeline of investment compounded with the impact that global macroeconomic trends and events (e.g. READ MORE

4. 3. Feasibility of the Implementation of Soft Landings in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

   Author : Nadja Pilav; Sebastian Eddin; [2022]
   Keywords : Soft Landings; delivery process; handover process; building performance; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Feasibility of the Implementation of Soft Landings in Sweden Authors: Sebastian Eddin & Nadja Pilav Supervisor: Stefan Olander Examiner: Rikard Sundling Close to 40 percent of global energy use is associated with the construction industry and building-related activities. Although several initiatives are underway both on national and international level from both the Swedish government and the European Union regarding energy efficiency, the construction industry is lagging behind, especially with regards to building performance. READ MORE

5. 4. Effects of Endogenous Risks in Contract Design : A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of the Optimal Contract Design in the Swedish Construction Industry

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Julio Cesar De Barros Cruz; [2021]
   Keywords : Procurement contracts; Contract theory; Contract design; Principal agent; Asymmetric information; Optimal contract; Endogenous risk; Risk aversion; Incentive; Upphandlingskontrakt; Kontraktsteori; Kontraktsdesign; Principal agent; Asymmetrisk information; Optimalt kontrakt; Endogen risk; Riskaversion; Incitament;

   Abstract : The architecture, engineering and construction industry faces challenges when dealing withprocurement contract design and risk-handling. The optimal contracting practices have beenworldwide studied in areas of contract theory which studies how the optimal incentivemechanism (“contracts”) can be designed to encourage the parties to behave more efficiently. READ MORE

6. 5. Analysis of Market-Based Flexibility Services- An Evaluation of Flexible Resources’ Indirect Impact on Network Congestion.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Tobias Gunneberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Local flexibility markets; Demand-side flexibility; Congestion management; Load shifting; flexible resources; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Capacity shortages in electricity grids can impose significant costs on society due to missed investments in industry. Due to limited profit opportunities and long lead times, grid reinforcements are not a viable solution to the problem, which must therefore be prevented through efficient use of existing grid resources. READ MORE