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1. Development of a Product Circularity Indicator Suitable for the EPD-scheme of Construction Products : A Review of Product Circularity Indicators and their Potential Applicability in EPDs for the Construction Sector
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : A change in resource consumption patterns is crucial to avoid climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to increase climate resilience and consequently, the idea of a circular economy (CE) has gained widespread attention. The resource intense building and construction sector has become subject to both internal and external pressure to become more circular. READ MORE
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2. Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya : An analysis of challenges and opportunities from the perspective of key actors
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : The global urban population is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, leading to an increase in housing demand that is not always met with adequate supply of quality housing. In the low-and middle-income context of Kenya, this gap has led to the proliferation of sub-standard housing implementations, with significant social and environmental impacts. READ MORE
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3. Proactive Decarbonization in Projects - At What Price? : A Qualitative Study of Life-cycle Cost Analysis and Shadow Pricing of Carbon as Decision-making Tools
University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltningAbstract : As we move towards a low-carbon economy, environmental sustainability drives corporate performance and strategy to a greater extent than a decade ago. Hence, there is a growing importance among actors with long-term ownership interests to recognize climate-related issues in investment decisions. READ MORE
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4. Work preparation: Analysis of work readiness to improve efficiency and production at NCC
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakultetenAbstract : Detta examensarbete undersöker hur välutvecklade arbetsförberedande metoder kan leda till förbättrad säkerhet, lönsamhet, ökat engagemang för medarbetare, hållbarhet och digitalisering i byggbranschen. Studien fokuserar på NCC, en ledande aktör i branschen och med huvudsyfte i hur en effektiv arbetsförberedande process kan bidra till företagets fortsatta utveckling. READ MORE
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5. Barriers and Motivational Drivers for Sustainable Building in a Developing Country : The Case of Ghana
University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltningAbstract : As the building and construction industry contributes considerably to global warming there isa need to increase sustainable building, especially in developing countries where the conceptis often overlooked. Even though there is a need to implement more sustainable alternatives,research shows that it comes with many challenges. READ MORE