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1. 6. The Upside of Upcycling : An Investigation of Construction Waste Materials’ Potential for Upcycling through Material Driven Design

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten; Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

   Author : Alma Swärdh; My Hindersson Oddsberg; [2023]
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   Abstract : The main objective of this thesis is to show the potential that construction waste materials from Skanska’s projects have for upcycling. Materials are investigated through a comprehensive pre-study and their potential is showcased in developed concepts. READ MORE

3. 7. Data-Driven Success in Infrastructure Megaprojects. : Leveraging Machine Learning and Expert Insights for Enhanced Prediction and Efficiency

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : David E.G. Nordmark; [2023]
   Keywords : Megaproject; Small sample size; Project management; Random forest; Critical success factors; Feature selection; Recursive feature elimination; Megaprojekt; Små dataurval; Projektledning; Random forest; Kritiska framgångsfaktorer; Variabel urval; Rekursiv variabel eliminering;

   Abstract : This Master's thesis utilizes random forest and leave-one-out cross-validation to predict the success of megaprojects involving infrastructure. The goal was to enhance the efficiency of the design and engineering phase of the infrastructure and construction industries. READ MORE

4. 8. The Impact of Sustainability Terminologies of Swedish Manufacturing Companies on Consumer Perception : A Mono-Method Quantitative Study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Sarafat Hossain; Liana Hakobyan; [2022]
   Keywords : sustainability terminologies; branding; brand messaging; manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing; customer perception; Sweden;

   Abstract : Sustainability has fast evolved in business practices, and yet its meaning is often elusive and ambiguous. The component of sustainability is playing an important role in the company’s brand positioning. The popularity and the importance of sustainability in business operations and business representation are still rapidly growing. READ MORE

5. 9. Factors effecting the management of supply chain practices due to COVID-19 : Case study on construction industry of Saudi Arabia

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Jazel Ammari; Ahmed Kazi; [2022]
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   Abstract : Aim:  This study focused on the management of supply chain operations related to the construction sector in Saudi Arabia. This study examined management of supply chain operations and the difficulties they faced because of COVID-19. READ MORE

6. 10. Orchestrating Industry Transition: A case study of value chain collaboration strategies to enable urban mining in the Danish building industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Mathias Peitersen; [2022]
   Keywords : Urban Mining UM ; Circular Construction; Circular Business Model Innovation CBMI ; Value Chain Collaboration; Supply Chain Partnerships; Transition Management Theory.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Production of building materials is connected to a great deal of environmental degradation, and demand for materials is expected to increase. Currently, the construction industry is responsible for 23 % of the global GHG emissions, 40 % of the raw materials consumed globally, and 32 % of the waste generated in Europe. READ MORE