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  1. 1. Investigating Contractual Challenges of Performing Cost Control in Building Construction Projects

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Rehema Aman Kisamfu; [2021]
    Keywords : Cost control; Cost Management; Pre-Contract Stage; Post-Contract Stage; Cost Overrun; Kostnadskontroll; Kostnadshantering; Steg före kontrakt; Steg efter kontrakt; Kostnadsöverskridande;

    Abstract : Quantity Surveyors are considered as the most qualified cost specialists in the construction industry, with their experiences and skills in cost management and control as well as contract management. However, this role is not well recognized in Sweden compared to other countries such as the UK where it’s originated from. READ MORE

  3. 2. GIS och historiska förändringar i landskapet - exemplet Hjälmarsänkningen : Biskopsvrak och Lunger studerade genom en sekvens av historiska kartor

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Camilla Ståhl; [2019]
    Keywords : Landskap; GIS; Hjälmaren;

    Abstract : Sjön Hjälmaren är belägen där Örebro, Västmanlands och Södermanlands län möts. Sänkningen av denna sjö mellan 1878 och 1888 framstår som ganska spektakulär, inte minst från ett nutida perspektiv. Vattennivån sänktes med strax över en meter och nästan 20 000 hektar tidigare våt- och ängsmark kunde omvandlas för åkerbruk. READ MORE

  4. 3. Quantity surveying role in construction projects -a comparison of roles in Sweden and the UK

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Rabie Maarouf; [2011]
    Keywords : Quantity surveying; Project management; Variation; procurement; construction industry; interview;

    Abstract : Quantity surveying is concerned with controlling and managing the construction projects. Working with quantity surveying will give us an understanding of the technical aspects of construction over the whole life of a building or facility, accommodate the requirements of a building to suit the particular circumstances of a project, achieve the best quality and value within the client’s specifications and understand contracts, budgets, quantities and measurements. READ MORE

  5. 4. Tracking an elusive predator: Studying the Scandinavian lynx population by use of genetic markers

    University essay from Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Ingrid Berlin; [2007]
    Keywords : Lynx; Genetic marker; Microsatellite; Non-invasive sampling; Faecal DNA;

    Abstract : Abstract Gaining accurate population information is crucial for the conservation and management of species. The National Monitoring Program for Large Carnivores monitors the Swedish lynx population (species Lynx lynx) by surveying family groups, non-invasive sampling and genetic analysis. READ MORE