Essays about: "contractor management"

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  1. 11. 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

  3. 12. 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

  4. 13. A Construction Industries View on Accountability in a No-Blame Culture

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Shaun Trussler; [2020]
    Keywords : FLMU06; Construction; Safety; Accountability; No-Blame; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Job sites are controlled by the General Contractor who may perform their own work and will have Subcontractors perform other scopes of work. Work is performed by a mix of union and non-union workers. READ MORE

  5. 14. Maskinförarnas uppfattning om Weda Skogs drivningsplanering

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Johan Löfqvist; Pierre Wikström; [2020]
    Keywords : entreprenör; fältplanering; skogsbruk;

    Abstract : One important factor for forestry to meet the requirements that apply to nature and cultural considerations is the detail-planning. In addition to protecting nature and cultural values, the detail-planning must be carried out so the logging can be financially efficient. READ MORE

  6. 15. Towards improved construction logistics- BIM opportunities

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

    Author : Sanar Behnan Elias; [2020]
    Keywords : BIM; construction logistics; Just In Time; waste; supply chain management; BIM; bygglogistik; Just In Time; slöseri; supply chain management;

    Abstract : Common problems at the construction site are logistics problems regarding material delays, handling and transfers. At present, there is a very low use of digital tools in the construction industry. READ MORE