Essays about: "Contractor"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 120 essays containing the word Contractor.

  1. 11. Opportunities and Challenges for a Contractor in a Change Towards a Circular Economy

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Jessica Gottmarsson; Sandra Valdani; [2021]
    Keywords : circular economy; organizational change; circular construction; motivational factors; cirkulär ekonomi; organisationsförändring; cirkulärt byggande; motivationsfaktorer;

    Abstract : Few have missed out on the fact that the world's carbon dioxide emissions need to be reduced, and the need to switch to a circular economy in order to save earth’s resources is increasingly discussed. In Sweden, the construction sector accounts for more than a third of all generated waste and almost a quarter of all hazardous waste. READ MORE

  3. 12. Techno-economic study for a 50 MW PV plant in Nigeria

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Jacob Kelly; [2021]
    Keywords : Photovoltaics; monofacial; bifacial; fixed mounting; single-axis tracking; inverter loading ratio; utility PV plant; solar farm; LCOE optimisation; Nigeria;

    Abstract : As part of Nigeria’s drive to increase electricity production capacity and shift to renewable sources, a new 50 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant is proposed for a town in north-west Nigeria. Rather than using conventional monofacial modules and fixed mounting, it is of interest to consider a selection of new technologies which are attracting growing attention in the global utility PV market. READ MORE

  4. 13. How to Increase Coordination and Integrate Supply Chain Management in Construction

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Siri Stenmark; [2021]
    Keywords : Construction integration; construction supply chain; information and communication technology ICT ; coordination;

    Abstract : The construction industry is known for its inefficiency, with projects exceeding budgets and not completing on time. It is claimed that these problems stem from the industry’s characteristics and affect the project’s success. READ MORE

  5. 14. From moving earth to moving data : A study of digital information flows in the earthmoving business ecosystem

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

    Author : AGNES PERRIN; OSKAR SÖMERMAA; [2021]
    Keywords : Digital transformation; IoT; Earthmoving contractor; Telematics Data; Business Ecosystem; Digital transformation; IoT; Maskinentreprenör; Telematikdata; Affärsekosystem;

    Abstract : In an increasingly digitised world, the connectivity and data within machines is becoming more important, giving possibilities to analyse and improve the business of the actors involved. The digitalisation within the earthmoving industry has so far been lagging compared to other industries but is now starting to gain more traction within the industry. READ MORE

  6. 15. Carbon Neutrality 2045 : A case study of how producing companies in Sweden can succeed in becoming carbon neutral through public procurement of construction projects

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Safin Arif; [2021]
    Keywords : Production; Green Production; Sustainability; Sustainable Development; Public procurement; Public sector; Construction Industry; Agenda 2030; Carbon Neutrality; Produktion; Grön Produktion; Hållbarhet; Hållbar Utveckling; Offentlig Upphandling; Offentlig Sektor; Byggbranschen; Agenda 2030; Koldioxidneutralitet;

    Abstract : Today, the construction sector accounts for one-fifth of Sweden's climate impact. The Swedish Parliament has decided that Sweden should have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. This is happening at a time when Sweden is constantly growing. In 2025, we will have 11 million inhabitants. READ MORE