Essays about: "delays in construction"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words delays in construction.
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1. Risks and risk management in construction projects : A product life cycle approach
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Besluts-, risk- och policyanalysAbstract : 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
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2. A study investigating the factors that causes delays in construction equipment projects in UX/HMI area
University essay from KTH/Väg- och spårfordon samt konceptuell fordonsdesignAbstract : This research study investigates the factors contributing to delays in construction equipment projects, specifically in the User Experience (UX) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) area, with a particular focus on projects conducted at the company Volvo Construction Equipment. The study incorporates a literature review, a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative analysis, and in-depth discussions. READ MORE
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3. Blueprint and Beyond : Integrating BIM and LPS within Lean Construction on Production Process
University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggandeAbstract : The construction industry faces numerous challenges, such as schedule delays, cost overruns, and rework, which can impact project success and profitability. The key motivation for this report is to explore and understand the potential benefits and implications of integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) functionalities with the Last Planner System (LPS). READ MORE
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4. Time to ignition for wood covered with ZnO : A laboratory and theoretical study if ZnO can enhance time to ignition for wood exposed to radiation in the cone calorimeter
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : In recent years, interest in sustainability and being environmentally friendly has increased. Wood is a durable and renewable building material, which is becoming more common in the constructions industry. In 2002, the government in Sweden adopted a national strategy to promote an increased use of wood in buildings. READ MORE
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5. IMPROVED SUB SYSYEM ENCLOSURE
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhetAbstract : Building envelopes are perhaps the most influencing players on assuring indoor comfort conditions, in alliance with their impact on the sustainability and energy-efficiency of the building during operation. However, given the multitude of commercial solutions available on the market and the use of different criteria and inconsistent semantics among the existing categorization/classification systems of construction objects, there is still a need for uniformization of the many regarding the main Prefabricated Enclosure Wall Panel Systems (PEWPS) for building applications. READ MORE