Essays about: "thesis on construction industry"

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1. 21. Understanding the Building Processes of a Net-Zero Energy Building : A follow-up study on an energy effective campus building and interactions between the occupants and the smart HVAC system

   University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader

   Author : Ajaysingh Patil; [2023]
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   Abstract : Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) have emerged as a result of rapid advancements in the construction industry and the growing demand forsustainable buildings. However, this progress has led to a potential gap in information dissemination between policy makers and buildingprofessionals. READ MORE

3. 22. Leveraging green hydrogen to decarbonise the aviation industry : A case study on electrofuels in Sweden

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Jakob Bergene; Jonathan Bruchhausen; [2023]
   Keywords : Electrofuel; e-fuel; electrokerosene; e-kerosene; SAF; sustainable aviation fuel; sustainable aviation; complementarity formation mechanisms; technology value chains; TVC; Techno-economic analysis; TEA; Elektrobränsle; e-bränsle; elektrofotogen; e-fotogen; SAF; sustainable aviation fuel; sustainable aviation; komplementära formationsmekanismer; technology value chains; TVC; Techno-economic analysis; TEA;

   Abstract : For the EU to reach its 2050 climate targets the aviation industry that is highly dependent on fossil fuels needs to drastically reduce its emissions. In the decarbonisation of the aviation industry drop-in sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) have been identified as a promising solution to abate the industry’s emissions. READ MORE

4. 23. Sustainable Finance : A Study on How Sustainable Finance Instruments are Being Implemented to Promote Sustainability in the Real Estate and Construction Industries

   University essay from KTH/Fastighetsekonomi och finans

   Author : Priya Vashisht; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainable finance; green finance; green bonds; circular economy; impact investing; sustainability linked bonds; ESG; hållbar finans; grön finans; gröna obligationer; cirkulär ekonomi; effektinvesteringar; hållbarhetsrelaterade obligationer; ESG;

   Abstract : Human practices linked with speedy industrialization and globalization have, unfortunately,caused severe harm to the Planet. In the vicious circle for development, Countries proceededtowards forming developed economies, which resulted in rapid depletion of the available renewable and non-renewable resources. READ MORE

5. 24. Climate improved concrete structures : Possibilities in design and construction

   University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

   Author : Dalia Attia; Steve Kiryakos; [2023]
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   Abstract : Concrete is an important material for building a sustainable society, serving as the foundation of modern infrastructure. Concrete’s widespread adoption in both commercial and residential construction projects can be attributed to its exceptional versatility, strength, durability, and long-lasting qualities. READ MORE

6. 25. Improving Gender Equality : What Construction Companies Could Consider

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Elin Blomster; [2023]
   Keywords : Gender Equality; Gender Inequality; Barriers; Opportunities; Construction Industry; Jämställdhet; Ojämställdhet; Hinder; Möjligheter; Byggbranschen;

   Abstract : It is by now well known that the construction sector has challenges regarding reaching equal gender balances and despite various types of actions to increase the share of women, the industry remains one of the most gender-segregated industries in the world with hardly ten percent of women in the Swedish construction sector. However, the previous industry initiatives for gender equality solely focused on increasing the share of women have been criticized by research as it disregards what may lie behind the skewed gender balances. READ MORE