Essays about: "Contractor"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 120 essays containing the word Contractor.

  1. 16. Exploring Lean Practices in Commercial Construction Projects

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Ahmad Shakarchi; Daniel Fadhil; [2021]
    Keywords : Lean construction; lean practices; commercial construction; production planning and control; planning and control practices; Lean byggproduktion; leanverktyg; kommersiellt byggande; planering och styrning av bygg; planering- och styrningsverktyg;

    Abstract : Lean construction is often suggested as way of enhancing the productivity of the construction industry. There are no clear definitions of lean construction, but it is often referred to as a construction management philosophy that aims to minimize waste and maximise customer value. READ MORE

  3. 17. Autonomous Forest Machines : Enable Technology Shift with New Business Models

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

    Author : Herman Holgert; [2021]
    Keywords : Business model; Business model innovation; Autonomous forest machine; Forest machine manufacturer; Forestry service contractor; Forest company.; Affärsmodell; Affärsmodellsinnovation; Autonom skogsmaskin; Skogsmaskintillverkare; Skogsentreprenör; Skogsföretag.;

    Abstract : Autonomous machines and vehicles are on the rise today, seen in different industries such as mining, agriculture, and road transportation. However, this technological shift has not yet had any significant breakthrough in the forestry industry, where manned harvesters and forwarders are used. READ MORE

  4. 18. Designing a Digital Customer Portal for BDX Företagen AB : A User-friendly Web Application Interface

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

    Author : Karin Östman; [2021]
    Keywords : Industrial design engineering; activity-centered design; user experience; interface design; Teknisk design; aktivitetscentrerad design; användarupplevelse; gränssnittsdesign;

    Abstract : The complexity in the construction industry with multiple stakeholdersinvolved during a project create a demand for good communication. Theinformation channel between contractor and customer with relevant andupdated information is important for success in a project. READ MORE

  5. 19. Automated Construction- Reinforcement : Lifting Prefabricated Reinforcement Cages

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Markus Pettersson; Andreas Larsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Tied rebar cage lift; Tied connection; Connecting rebars; Finite Element Modeling; Geometric to numerical model; Integration CAD and CAE; Lyft av najad armeringskorg; Najad knutpunkt; Sammanfogning av armering; Finita Element modellering; Geometrisk till numeriskmodell; Integration mellan CAD och CAE;

    Abstract : The construction industry is moving towards an increasingly industrial production and one step towards this is to use prefabricated rebar cages. A new concept is being tested where tied rebar cages are produced on the construction site by industrial robots. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Role of Professional Identity in Digital Transformation : The Case of Heavy Equipment Operators in the Swedish Earth-Moving Industry

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

    Author : Robin Wänlund; Bobby Zhou; [2021]
    Keywords : Professional identity; Change management; Digital transformation; Earth-moving contractor; Heavy equipment operator; Professionell identitet; Förändringsarbete; Digital transformation; Maskinentreprenad; Maskinförare;

    Abstract : Digital transformation has become a hot topic both amongst practitioners and researchers. However, a vast majority of industries are struggling with collecting the benefits from digital transformation, and the Swedish earth-moving industry is no exception. READ MORE