Essays about: "Swedish construction industry"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 263 essays containing the words Swedish construction industry.

1. 26. Paper vs Plastic: A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of two flower packaging solutions

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Marianna Chatzopoulou; [2023]
   Keywords : Corrugated board; Greenhouse gas emissions; Life Cycle Assessment; Packaging; Plastic; Sustainable Development;

   Abstract : The concept of sustainability is currently a prominent topic of discussion within the field of packaging. In the context of numerous product manufacturing enterprises, the integration of sustainability principles into their operational framework is often perceptible to external observers solely through the packaging of the final product. READ MORE

3. 27. Marking tags within the construction industry : A qualitative case study of the Swedish construction industry regarding implementing technical standardizations to promote circularity

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Markus Eriksson; Casper Norberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Construction industry; Radio frequency identification; Circularity; Attitude; Environment; Socio-technical transition theory; multi-level perspective.;

   Abstract : The construction industry is vital in meeting humanity's infrastructure and essential building needs. However, its current practices contribute significantly to environmental challenges such as global warming, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. The current study points out the need for a more sustainable approach in the construction sector. READ MORE

4. 28. An investigation How 3DP Affects the Business Model in the Construction Industry

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Caroline Dahlbom; Pontus Gustafsson; [2023]
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   Abstract : Background: 3D printing has in recent years gained increasing interest in the construction industry. Various examples of 3D printed buildings appear in the world today, including Sweden, showing less adoption of the technology despite the technical, environmental, and social benefits it offers. READ MORE

5. 29. SUSTAINABILITY OF MULTI-STORY WOOD BUILDINGS : Can the Swedish forestry keep up with the demand?

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Celine Kozak; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; green washing; multi-storey wood buildings; clay; climate change; forest; sweden; case study; life cycle; architecture; Hållbarhet; Green washing; trähus; lera; klimat; skog; sverige; flervåningshus; fallstudie; livscykel; arkitektur;

   Abstract :   Wood has been traditionally used as a construction material in Nordic countries such as Sweden dating back to the 12th century. Using wood as a building material for the construction of buildings with more than two stories became the norm around the 1850s and has only increased with the pressing need for more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to materials such as concrete. READ MORE

6. 30. Exploring Reskilling Challenges in the Construction Industry : A case study of a Swedish flooring company

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

   Author : Filip Rehnberg; Emil Lidmår; [2023]
   Keywords : Reskilling; Construction Industry; Small Organisations; Reskilling Challenges; Stakeholder Theory; Omskolning; Byggindustrin; Små Organisationer; Utmaningar med Omskolning; Intressemodellen;

   Abstract : The construction industry is facing problems with labour shortages. These problems have occurred because of a declining image, leading to fewer applicants to vocational schools. The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges that small organisations in the Swedish construction industry have to face when conducting reskilling programs. READ MORE