Essays about: "outsourcing of construction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words outsourcing of construction.

1. 1. Project Management Approaches in Mega Construction Projects in Developing Countries : Cases from Pakistan

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Zainul Abidin Farrukh Makhdumi; Amr Taha El Baba; [2017]
   Keywords : Project Management; approaches; mega construction projects; developing countries; Pakistan;

   Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this paper wasto explore, using Critical Success Factors, project management approaches in successful Mega Construction Projects in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach – The research was basedoncase study inquiry strategy comprising ofthreecase studies,which incorporatedinterviews with project managers of the respective mega construction projects. READ MORE

3. 2. Power Relations Between States and Trans-National Economic Institutions: A Case Study of the CFA Franc

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Ernest Lecomte; [2017]
   Keywords : CFA Franc; extractive institutions; colonialism; neocolonialism; France; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The CFA Franc – which stands for Communauté Financiaire Africaine – refers to the West African CFA franc and the Central African CFA franc, two currencies that, although separate, are in practice interchangeable and have a fixed exchange rate to the euro. The CFA franc is used in 14 countries, 12 of which are former French colonies. READ MORE

4. 3. IT-Outsourcing maturity How to measure maturity in an outsourcing relationship with focus on the most critical aspects.

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Oliwer Johmår; Sahand Esmaily; Kristofer Persson; [2016-09-15]
   Keywords : Sourcing; Outsourcing; Relationship maturity measurement; Maturity model; Competence development; Internal cultural management; IT governance; Data security;

   Abstract : Thispaper covers an absence in current research, concluding there is a needfor future research to investigate further critical aspects, regarding outsourcing relationship maturity. The research has been carried out based onfour critical aspects of relationship maturity, competence, culture, governance, and security. READ MORE

5. 4. Consultant service procurement in the public sector – The competence requirements for construction-and design managing consult-ants

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Viktor Hjelmqvist; [2016]
   Keywords : Public Procurement Consultancy Services Competence Requirements Construction Manager Design Manager Public Sector; Offentlig upphandling Konsulttjänster Bygg-ledare Projekteringsledare Kompetenskrav Projektkonsulter;

   Abstract : The demand for consultancy services has increased significantly since the companies began to shift from in-house staff to the purchasing of consulting services. The procurement of consul-tancy services can be considered among the most difficult service that goes to procure which means that it requires extensive knowledge of the purchaser to succeed in the process. READ MORE

6. 5. Worksite Logistics in House Construction : HOW STRATEGIC CHOICES AFFECT THE TOTAL COST OF THE MATERIAL SUPPLY PROCESS

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Johanna Nehler; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Material supply is much more than the cost of materials. It is a chain of activities that require resources, which over time accumulate costs such as salaries and rents. The accumulated cost of the linked activities is the total cost of a process of material supply. To find the total cost, a holistic perspective is required. READ MORE