Essays about: "Swedish construction industry."

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  1. 16. Assessing impacts of climate change on the energy and hygrothermal performance of detached houses in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för bygg- och miljöteknologi; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Najma Habibullah; Busra Duran; [2023]
    Keywords : Detached houses; Hygrothermal performance; Energy performance; Extreme weather conditions; Climate change; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Climate change is one of the most significant challenges that building sector is confronting. For example, Climate change and associated extreme events are posing a significant challenge for the building sector. Buildings should be prepared to withstand the climate changes and extreme weather that will happen in the future. READ MORE

  3. 17. Improving Gender Equality : What Construction Companies Could Consider

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Elin Blomster; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender Equality; Gender Inequality; Barriers; Opportunities; Construction Industry; Jämställdhet; Ojämställdhet; Hinder; Möjligheter; Byggbranschen;

    Abstract : It is by now well known that the construction sector has challenges regarding reaching equal gender balances and despite various types of actions to increase the share of women, the industry remains one of the most gender-segregated industries in the world with hardly ten percent of women in the Swedish construction sector. However, the previous industry initiatives for gender equality solely focused on increasing the share of women have been criticized by research as it disregards what may lie behind the skewed gender balances. READ MORE

  4. 18. Barriers to achieving the full intended residential value : The case of a large main contractor in Sweden

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

    Author : Fatme El-Saghir; Ella Espling; [2023]
    Keywords : Residential value; project management; decision making; complex projects; construction industry; Kundvärde för boende; projektledning; beslutsfattande; byggindustrin; komplexa projekt; bostadsrätter.;

    Abstract : Residential construction projects are complex. New trends such as globalization,urbanization, and sustainability put even more pressure on the capital intense andalready low marginal industry. In Sweden, the market is competitive. There are many large residential contractors active today. READ MORE

  5. 19. Circular Construction : A Study of Reuse Practices in the Construction Industry from a Consultant´s Perspective

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Johan Åberg; Jacob Foconi; [2023]
    Keywords : Reuse; Circular Economy; Construction Industry; Resource Use; Embodied Environmental Impact; Återbruk; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Byggbranschen; Resursanvändning; Inbäddad Miljöpåverkan;

    Abstract : In light of the need to reduce resource usage and mitigate the climate impact of the Swedish construction industry, the adoption of reusing secondary materials has gained significant attention as an alternative construction process. This approach not only addresses environmental concerns, but also aims to transition from the prevailing "make-take-waste" system of resource management. READ MORE

  6. 20. Reuse and recycling of concrete : Economic barriers and possible opportunities for future profitability

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Julia Knutsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Reuse; Recycling; Circular economy; Construction industry; Building material; Concrete industry;

    Abstract : Today, the world's natural ecosystems are threatened by increased extraction of raw materials andgreenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. One of the drivers of this problem is the impact fromindustries through their production. A possible strategy to reduce pressure on natural ecosystems is toincrease the use of industrial ecosystems. READ MORE