Search for dissertations about: "thesis on construction procurement performance"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on construction procurement performance.
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1. Enhancing Environmental Performance by Green Procurement : A study of environmental procurement preferences in the construction industry
Abstract : In recent years, the general awareness of the environmental impacts that industrial production gives rise to has radically increased throughout the world. Finding ways to minimise these impacts has become a major concern of the authorities in many countries. READ MORE
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2. Performance of Construction Projects : Essays on Supplier Structure, Construction Costs and Quality Improvement
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
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3. Risk management in construction projects : a comparative study of the different procurement options in Sweden
Abstract : Risks have a significant impact on a construction project's performance in terms of cost, time and quality. As the size and complexity of the projects have increased, an ability to manage risks throughout the construction process has become a central element preventing unwanted consequences. 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. Procurement Contracts, Innovation and Productivity in the Construction Sector : Five Studies
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