Essays about: "contractor"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 120 essays containing the word contractor.

  1. 1. Risks and risk management in construction projects : A product life cycle approach

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Besluts-, risk- och policyanalys

    Author : Björn Åberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Risk; Construction projects; Risk Management;

    Abstract : The construction industry often operates with important and expensive projects that should meet deadlines and various regulations and at the same time avoid risks associated with the phases of the construction projects. This thesis reviews risks by a project life cycle (PLC) and the risk management used in construction projects by interviewing different construction project stakeholders such as hotel owners in Belgium and construction specialists. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Standardization Beyond Compliance : A Study on BIM Standardization in the Swedish AEC Industry from a Contractor’s Perspective

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Mawan Colabaga Don; Edgar Axéll Gholizadeh; [2023]
    Keywords : Standardization; Digitalization; Contractor; BIM; Standardisering; Digitalisering; Byggentreprenör; BIM;

    Abstract : BIM Standardization holds significant importance within the AEC industry and contractors serve as one of the primary users of standards. This thesis undertakes an exploration of the incentives that drive contractors toward BIM standardization. READ MORE

  5. 4. Factors Behind Successful Software-as-a-Service Integrations : A Case Study of a SaaS Integration at Scania

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

    Author : William Axbrink; [2022]
    Keywords : SaaS; Integrations; Implementation; Factors; Key Components; API; Contractors; SaaS; Integrationer; Implementering; Faktorer; Nyckelkomponenter; API; Leverantörer;

    Abstract : The topic of this thesis is to evaluate Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) integrations in order to create a set of guidelines to help ease the integration of SaaS systems into internal in-house developed systems. It was achieved by performing a case study on a successful SaaS integration to locate relevant success factors to incorporate into upcoming SaaS integrations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Supplier Based Innovation : Collaborative methods to promote innovative products in the construction industry

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Sofie Börjesson; Maximilian Schroeder; [2022]
    Keywords : Supplier innovation; CPD; ecosystem; construction; collaboration; Leverantörbaserad innovation; CPD; ekosystem; byggsektor; samverkan;

    Abstract : Initial observation shows that there is a knowledge gap between the demand of the end customers and the supply of material and products provided by suppliers. The culprit manifests in the nature of the construction industry, seen as conservative and not prone to innovation combined with lackluster incentives between the contractor and supplier through framework agreements. READ MORE