Essays about: "managing Knowledge in construction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words managing Knowledge in construction.

  1. 1. THE SHIFTING DYNAMICS BETWEEN WORK AND LIFE IN REMOTE WORKING

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Bo An; [2023-10-10]
    Keywords : Work-life balance; work-family border theory; flexibility; remote working; new work practices; boundaries;

    Abstract : Purpose: Aiming to investigate how knowledge workers organise their work through boundary practice in remote working, this study has partnered with one online consulting company who provides professional accounting services to third party customers. This study tries to explore 1) how accountants organize their work through managing and shaping their physical and temporal boundaries to establish flexibility in remote working; 2) how are technologies harnessed to manage work-life boundaries in the context of remote working. READ MORE

  3. 2. Streamlining the flow of material through buffer simulation and multi-objective optimization, with regards to sustainability : A case study at Volvo Construction Equipment

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Daniel Nord; Alex Wernholm; [2023]
    Keywords : Multi-Objective optimization; Buffer Allocation Problem; Simulation modeling; FACTS Analyzer; Buffer allocation; Optimization; Buffers; Lean; Manufacturing; Streamlining; Sustainability; Flow of material; Design of Experiments; Gemba walk; Data visualization;

    Abstract : This thesis will provide knowledge on how to maintain a well developed flow of material while at the same time finding an optimal level of capacities for buffers. Simultaneously, aspects that allow for positive sustainability practices will be regarded.  Buffers have a considerable impact on the performance of a production system. READ MORE

  4. 3. Managing economic and environmental goal conflicts during the front-end phase of community service property projects : An interview study

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

    Author : Marie Länström; Shahed Sabre; [2023]
    Keywords : Conflict management; Goal conflicts; Economic and environmental goals; Conflict management strategies; Konflikthantering; Målkonflikter; Ekonomiska och ekologiska mål; Konflikthanteringsstrategier;

    Abstract : Background: Today, the construction industry faces heightened expectations in terms of environmental and economic requirements. Consequently, goal conflicts have become a persistent challenge in construction projects, necessitating efficient conflict strategies. READ MORE

  5. 4. Inclusive library for adolescents with dyslexia, ADHD, and/or autism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

    Author : Diana Barazi; [2022]
    Keywords : Universal design; Library; Adolescents; Dyslexia; ADHD; Autism; QR-codes; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Schools and libraries in Sweden strive to be inclusive of all groups in society, particularly people with disabilities. Both actors are responsible for making knowledge available to all, as knowledge is a necessary precondition for a democratic society that is both inclusive and well-functional. READ MORE

  6. 5. Service Networks as an Enabler for Servitization : Challenges that emerge and capabilities needed when operating in a service network

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Martin Helamb; Daniel Allard; [2022]
    Keywords : Service networks; Servitization; Product-service-systems; PSS; PSS Capabilities;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this study is to explore the challenges that emerge and the capabilities needed when operating within a service network to achieve servitization. In doing so, we provide a contingency framework that presents seven capabilities that mitigate five potential challenges that emerge when operating in a service network, enabling a smoother journey towards servitization. READ MORE