Search for dissertations about: "Building Barriers"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 94 swedish dissertations containing the words Building Barriers.

  2. 6. Collaborative Product Development : a Purchasing Strategy for Small Industrialized House-building Companies

    Author : Jarkko Erikshammar; Erik Sandberg; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Träbyggnad; Timber Structures;

    Abstract : Purchasing, is an important part of the production process in industrialized house-building. Uncoordinated purchasing is one of the causes for low productivity increase within the sector. Traditional purchasing strategies, used by large construction companies, may not be applicable to small and medium-sized companies. READ MORE

  4. 7. The transition of industrialised house-building towards improved production control

    Author : Martin Lennartsson; Martin Rudberg; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Träbyggnad; Timber Structures;

    Abstract : Production control is the coordination of supply chain and production activities within manufacturing systems to achieve specific delivery flexibility and delivery reliability with a minimum of cost. Swedish industrialised house-building is a part of housing construction, employing an engineer-to-order production strategy, meaning that products (buildings) are engineered (designed) and produced to order. READ MORE

  5. 8. Exploring barriers to energy efficiency in supermarkets

    Author : Ulla Lindberg; MariAnne Karlsson; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : retail; servicescape; foodscape; chilled groceries; energy efficiency; barriers; refrigerated display cabinets; consumer behaviors; consumer perceptions; Resource Recovery; Resursåtervinning;

    Abstract : Energy efficiency activities in sections of grocery stores for chilled groceries are subject to particular challenges as this is a complex indoor environment given that the goal of store owners is to offer consumers chilled groceries of high quality in a comfortable environment while at the same time trying to reduce energy use. Consequently, it is important to maintain the right temperature in the right place and to be aware of the consumers’ shopping situation. READ MORE

  6. 9. On the Uptake of Energy Efficiency Technologies in European Residential Buildings

    Author : Clara Camarasa; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Europe; measures; residential building stock; technology; energy efficiency;

    Abstract : Residential buildings constitute approximately 75% of the European building stock, accounting for circa 30% of the EU´s overall energy demand and emissions. They also represent one of the biggest sources of energy saving potential, holding a crucial role in achieving EU carbon targets. READ MORE

  7. 10. Borders and Barriers : Studies on Migration and Integration in the Nordic and Mexico-U.S. Settings

    Author : Rosa Weber; Marie Evertsson; Magnus Bygren; Ognjen Obucina; Frank Kalter; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; migration; integration; policy context; free mobility; circular migration; social capital; labour market entry; transnational ties; deportations; remittances; savings; educational achievement; Sociology; sociologi;

    Abstract : International migration engages large numbers of people. Men, women and children break up from their homes and move to another country temporarily or permanently. READ MORE