Essays about: "cost overrun"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words cost overrun.

1. 1. Cost Overrun in Swedish Infrastructure Transport Projects : An Analysis of Cost Overrun in Swedish Infratructure Transport Projects between 2010-2022

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

   Author : Edwin Sjögren; Jacob Norgren; [2023]
   Keywords : Cost Overrun; Infrastructure Transport Projects; Swedish Infrastructure; Behavioral Economics; Optimism Bias; Strategic Misrepresentation; Cost Estimation; Forecasting;

   Abstract : Cost Overrun is something that plagues infrastructure projects, both in Sweden and globally. The repercussion of it can be severe since it not only hurts the public’s perception of how the public authorities manage and allocates its resources, but also due to the immense opportunity costs that arise when the increased costs need to be covered. READ MORE

3. 2. The Causes for Cost Overruns in Infrastructure Projects

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Yuan Tan; [2021]
   Keywords : Cost overrun; Cost estimation; Project management; Case study;

   Abstract : This thesis analyzes the underlying reasons for cost overruns in Trackside signalling projects at Bombardier Transportation focusing specifically on man-hours. Despite the increasing public, political and academic interest in the issue of cost overruns in infrastructure projects during the past decades, limitations related to data access have made it difficult to shed light on the prevalence and causes of cost overruns. READ MORE

4. 3. Identification of the Critical Delay Factors in the Subway Tunnel Construction in Stockholm : An explanatory Study Investigating the Project Delay and its Consequences on Property Developers

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Johan Staflund; Rickard Östblom; [2021]
   Keywords : Subway tunnel construction; Infrastructure projects; Delay factors; Delay classifications; Delay explanations; Byggnation av tunnelbana; infrastrukturprojekt; förseningsfaktorer; klassificering av förseningsfaktorer; definition av förseningar;

   Abstract : Stockholm is one of the fastest growing conurbations in Europe, to accommodate for the increased population and urban growth, the current subway system needs to be extended. Appropriately, a joint initiative regarding housing and infrastructure development was signed in January 2014 by the Swedish government, Stockholm County Council and the afflicted municipalities Stockholm, Solna, Nacka and Järfälla. READ MORE

5. 4. Investigating Contractual Challenges of Performing Cost Control in Building Construction Projects

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Rehema Aman Kisamfu; [2021]
   Keywords : Cost control; Cost Management; Pre-Contract Stage; Post-Contract Stage; Cost Overrun; Kostnadskontroll; Kostnadshantering; Steg före kontrakt; Steg efter kontrakt; Kostnadsöverskridande;

   Abstract : Quantity Surveyors are considered as the most qualified cost specialists in the construction industry, with their experiences and skills in cost management and control as well as contract management. However, this role is not well recognized in Sweden compared to other countries such as the UK where it’s originated from. READ MORE

6. 5. Uncertainties and cost overruns in Construction Industry : An explanatory multiple case study investigating the differences in cost management under uncertainties in conventional and green construction companies

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Abdel Rahim El Khawas; Sanaz Aghaei; [2020]
   Keywords : uncertainty; cost overrun; risk; sustainability; conventional construction; green construction;

   Abstract : Abstract Background Construction industry greatly affect the environment in the aspect of energy consumption and its contribution to global warming. Accordingly, green building construction is significantly growing, which makes it an interesting topic for researchers. READ MORE