Search for dissertations about: "procurement phd thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words procurement phd thesis.

2. 1. Procurement Contracts, Innovation and Productivity in the Construction Sector : Five Studies

   Author : Lena Borg; Hans Lind; Han-Suck Song; Johan Nyström; Anne Landin; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Procurement Contracts; Innovation; Productivity; Construction Sector; Incentives; Entreprenadkontrakt; Innovationer; Produktivitet; Byggsektorn; Incitament; Fastigheter och byggande; Real Estate and Construction Management;

   Abstract : With its size, large number of actors, and its impact on everyday life, the construction sector plays an important role in every nation’s economy and in the improvement of the built environment. The recognition of this fact by the sector, in combination with the reputation for being conservative, problematic, having low productivity growth, and low pressure for change leads to a focus on different strategies that can be used to improve of the sector. READ MORE

4. 2. Life Cycle Assessment of Asphalt Roads : Decision Support at the Project Level

   Author : Ali Azhar Butt; Björn Birgisson; Nicole Kringos; Susanna Toller; Stephen T. Muench; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Asphalt roads; life cycle assessment; feedstock energy; warm mix asphalt additives; green procurement; decision support; laboratory investigation; pavement design.; Byggvetenskap; Civil and Architectural Engineering; Transportvetenskap; Transport Science;

   Abstract : Transport infrastructures such as roads are assets for the society as they not only ensure mobility but also strengthen society’s economy. Considerable amount of energy and materials, that include bitumen, aggregates and asphalt, are required to build and maintain roads. READ MORE

5. 3. An economic study on forest resource competition : How market imperfections and increased competition affect woody feedstock markets

   Author : Elias Olofsson; Robert Lundmark; Nicklas Forsell; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : Forestry and forest industry sectors have vital roles in the economy, both on a national and regional level. Due to the significant role of these sectors on the economic system, it is important to understand how competition issues impact market outcomes. READ MORE

6. 4. 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

7. 5. Life cycle assessment of transport systems and transport infrastructure : Investigating methodological approaches and quantifying impacts at project and network levels

   Author : Carolina Liljenström; Anna Björklund; Susanna Toller; Rolf André Bohne; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Strategier för hållbar utveckling; Strategies for sustainable development;

   Abstract : Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector is a key challenge to reach global climate targets and limit global warming to below 2 ºC. The use of life cycle assessment (LCA) may provide knowledge about the environmental impacts of transport systems so that emission reduction measures can be identified. READ MORE