Search for dissertations about: "Material management construction project"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 swedish dissertations containing the words Material management construction project.

2. 1. Project management ontology : the organizational learning perspective

   Author : Heli Aramo-Immonen; Kaj U. Koskinen; Jari Palomäki; Finland Tampere Tampere University of Technology; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Mega-project; project learning; organizational learning; systems thinking; activity theory; management ontology;

   Abstract : In a recent interview with the Financial Times, the chief executive of Royal Dutch Shell, Mr. Jeroen van der Veer, said he “keeps faith in ‘elephant’ projects” referring to the Russian gas mega-project that Shell had fallen eight months behind schedule with and had cost overruns twice the original estimate. Mr. READ MORE

4. 2. Investigating Adoption of Digital Technologies in Construction Projects

   Author : Yashar Gholami; Martin Rudberg; Micael Thunberg; Scott Fowler; Fredrik Tiedemann; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Digital Technology Adoption; Digitalization; Main Contractors; Construction Projects; Construction Logistics; Innovation; Digital teknik; Byggentreprenörer; Byggprojekt; Bygglogistik; Innovation;

   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

5. 3. Knowledge processes and capabilities in project-based organizations

   Author : Sofia Pemsel; Byggproduktion; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; PBO; project; knowledge process; capabilities; end-user; real estate sector; PMO; knowledge governance; bridging boundaries; critical realism;

   Abstract : The beauty of projects lies in their ability to integrate different knowledge bases and expertise in novel ways. Projects, though, are temporary in nature and this has consequences for the organization that uses them as a business strategy to improve its efficiency. READ MORE

6. 4. On-site production synchronisation : improving the resource-flow in construction projects

   Author : Håkan Norberg; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Construction Engineering and Management; Byggproduktion;

   Abstract : This thesis presents a process model to support the synchronisation of work flow and resource flows in construction projects. The process model is based on a combination of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and construction management methods. Work-flow is defined as the flow of work on-site, i.e. READ MORE

7. 5. Organizational tensions when managing interorganizational projects : Applying a paradox perspective on large construction projects in Sweden

   Author : Henrik Szentes; Paul W. Chan; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Construction Engineering and Management; Byggproduktion;

   Abstract : Over the years, technological developments and societal changes have forced companies to modify their organizing practices. Companies operating in the construction sector are no exception, but due to their project-based structure, it is more difficult to coordinate change initiatives. READ MORE