Search for dissertations about: "Construction Logistics"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words Construction Logistics.
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1. Exploring Third-Party Logistics and Partnering in Construction : A Supply Chain Management Perspective
Abstract : The construction industry is associated with problems such as low productivity and high costs. This has been highlighted in several government-funded reports in both Sweden and in the UK during the course of over two decades. READ MORE
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2. Construction Logistics in a City Development Setting
Abstract : With the current urbanization trend, there is an increased need for city development, i.e. to build apartment buildings, hospitals, schools and infrastructure in cities and urban areas to meet the rising demands. At the same time, land is increasingly seen as a finite resource. READ MORE
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3. Construction transport efficiency from the perspective of Main Contractor and Transporter
Abstract : Transport efficiency within construction is low. One reason behind the lack of efficiency within the construction transport is the lack of proper logistics management that in turn results in problems of delivery reliability, material flows as well as material availability. READ MORE
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4. Investigating Adoption of Digital Technologies in Construction Projects
Abstract : This thesis investigates the adoption of digital technologies to improve logistics processes in construction projects. The focus is on the main contractor firms and construction projects, but first-tier suppliers, transportation firms, and technology vendors are also considered. READ MORE
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5. Logistical Principles in Construction Supply Chains
Abstract : Supply chain management and logistics management have proven successful in the manufacturing industry, with improved productivity as a consequence. However, in the construction industry these issues have not been high on the agenda. This may be one reason why the construction industry lags behind the manufacturing industry in terms of productivity. READ MORE