Search for dissertations about: "construction workers training"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words construction workers training.

2. 1. The healthy construction workplace : best practices in the Swedish construction industry to prevent work-related musculosketal disorders among construction workers

   Author : Romuald Rwamamara; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Construction Engineering and Management; Byggproduktion; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on the reduction of work-related musculoskeletal disorders through the successful strategies contributing to a healthy construction workplace. The aim of this work is to contribute towards the understanding of a healthy construction workplace brought about by the best practices implemented by large construction sites. READ MORE

4. 2. Becoming a construction worker : a study of vocational learning in school and work life

   Author : Magnus Fjellström; Ulrika Widding; Joakim Lindgren; Gun-Britt Wärvik; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Vocational education and training VET ; upper secondary school; post-secondary apprenticeship; activity theory; levels of learning; apprenticeship curriculum; woodworker; construction programme; pedagogik; Education;

   Abstract : This thesis describes and analyses vocational learning in school and workplaces, particularly the vocational learning involved in becoming a construction worker in Sweden. This includes learning the trade in upper secondary school education and a subsequent apprenticeship. READ MORE

5. 3. Performance of Construction Projects : Essays on Supplier Structure, Construction Costs and Quality Improvement

   Author : Abukar Warsame; Hans Lind; Roine Leiringer; KTH; []
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   Abstract : The performance of the construction industry and its contribution to the welfare of society in comparison to other industries such as the manufacturing industry has lately been the focus of many commissioned reports and academic research publications. The so-called “iron triangle” of time, cost and quality have been the most important metrics of construction project performance, especially for the selection of appropriate procurement methods. READ MORE

6. 4. Improvement of Labour Performance and Productivity in Uganda´s Building Industry

   Author : Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe; Byggproduktion; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; performance improvement; Labour productivity; building industry; Uganda;

   Abstract : Productivity of labour is particularly important especially in developing countries where most of the building work is still carried out on manual basis. Previous research has pointed out that productivity in the building industry is low and in some cases declining. READ MORE

7. 5. Labour Productivity in the Building Industry – Studies of Uganda

   Author : Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe; Byggproduktion; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Uganda; Building industry; Labour Productivity;

   Abstract : Research has been pointing out that productivity in the building industry is stagnant and in some cases declining. Poor productivity of craftsmen is one of the causes of cost and time overruns on building projects. READ MORE