Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot"

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    • A new look toward relational project delivery models 

      Tadayon, Allen (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2018:372, Doctoral thesis, 2018)

    • Addressing the Performance of Order Acceptance 

      de Man, Johannes Cornelis; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Strandhagen, Jan Ola (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      While there are many mathematical approaches to order acceptance (OA), the performance of OA in practice is overlooked. This paper assesses current OA methods and performance measures that could measure OA. The outcome is ...

    • Analyzing electrical installation labor productivity through work sampling 

      Hajikazemi, Sara; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Langlo, Jan Alexander (Journal article, 2017)
      Purpose The construction industry is a labor-intensive industry, hence, the presence of labor with high productivity at each stage of the project plays a significant role in achieving project success. The purpose of this ...

    • Benchmarking healthcare logistics processes – a comparative case study of Danish and US hospitals 

      Diana Corbes, Feibert; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Peter, Jacobsen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Logistics processes in hospitals are vital in the provision of patient care. Improving healthcare logistics processes provides an opportunity for reduced healthcare costs and better support of clinical processes. Hospitals ...

    • Betingelser for god porteføljestyring 

      Bukkestein, Ingri; Volden, Gro Holst; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot (Journal article, 2021)
      Flere offentlige virksomheter har nylig innført porteføljestyring av sine investeringsprosjekter og andre tiltak, men rapporterer om at effektiv porteføljestyring er krevende å få til.

    • Causes of Problems in Post-Disaster Emergency Re-Construction Projects— Iraq as a Case Study 

      waheeb, rasha; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      This study examines the causes of time delays and cost overruns in a selection of thirty post-disaster reconstruction projects in Iraq. Although delay factors have been studied in many countries and contexts, little data ...

    • Defining project partnering 

      Børve, Sjur; Rolstadås, Asbjørn; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Aarseth, Wenche (Journal article, 2017)
      Purpose – Due to observed problems in real-life projects stemming from the lack of a unified definition, the purpose of this paper is to formulate a new definition of project partnering (PP) through documenting the specific ...

    • Defining Project Partnering 

      Børve, Sjur; Rolstadås, Asbjørn; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Aarseth, Wenche (Journal article, 2017)
      Purpose Due to observed problems in real-life projects stemming from the lack of a unified definition, the purpose of this paper is to formulate a new definition of project partnering (PP) through documenting the specific ...

    • Dissecting the project anatomy: Understanding the cost of managing construction projects 

      Haaskjold, Haavard; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Langlo, Jan Alexander (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The total cost of a construction project involves both the cost of production and the transaction costs associated with managing the project. However, we know surprisingly little about the magnitude of transaction costs ...

    • Does Project-Based Learning (PBL) Promote Student Learning? A Performance Evaluation 

      Ngereja, Bertha Joseph; Hussein, Bassam; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      The purpose of the study on which this paper is based was to conduct a performance evaluation of student learning for an introductory course in project management in a higher educational institution in Norway. This was ...

    • Downfall in the Oil Price; Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Industry 

      Hajikazemi, Sara; Olsson, Nils; Ekambaram, Anandasivakumar; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Langlo, Jan Alexander (Chapter, 2017)

    • The emergence of lean construction in the Norwegian AEC industry 

      Lohne, Jardar; Torp, Olav; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Aslesen, Sigmund; Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth; Bølviken, Trond; Drevland, Frode; Engebø, Atle; Fosse, Roar; Holm, Hans Thomas; Hunn, Lars Kristian; Kalsaas, Bo Terje; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Knotten, Vegard; Kristensen, Kai Haakon; Olsson, Nils; Rolstadås, Asbjørn; Skaar, John; Svalestuen, Fredrik; Vaagen, Hajnalka; Wondimu, Paulos; Lædre, Ola (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Lean construction has inspired the AEC industry globally over the last decades, and this manifests within a wide array of contexts. The purpose of this paper is to provide a narrative-based qualitative analysis of the ...

    • Entirely possible overruns: How people think and talk about probabilistic cost estimates 

      Teigen, Karl Halvor; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Alnes, Sigurd Lerkerød; Hesselberg, Jan-Ole (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

    • Exploring collaboration in hospital projects’ front-end phase 

      Larsen, Anne Strand Alfredsen; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Olsson, Nils (Journal article, 2021)
      Hospital projects, like other major projects, start with the front-end phase, which considerably affects projects’ strategic success. There is an expressed need for more knowledge of the front-end to improve and thus ...

    • Factors affecting transaction costs and collaboration in projects 

      Haaskjold, Haavard; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Lædre, Ola; Aarseth, Wenche (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Purpose Transaction costs in projects can be reduced through improved collaboration between contractors and clients. The purpose of this paper is to respond to the call for further research on the framework suggested by ...

    • Follow the collaboration Compass 

      Haaskjold, Haavard; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Langlo, Jan Alexander; Aarseth, Wenche Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Many different mechanisms are available to project managers who wish to improve collaboration in the relationship between client and contractor in a project. However, it is not necessarily clear which mechanisms that are ...

    • Følgeforskning av planprosjektet E18 Dørdal – Grimstad 

      Ramstad, Lone Sletbakk; Welde, Morten; Flyen, Cecilie; Finne, Håkon; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot (Research report, 2020)

    • Hospital project front-end planning: Current practice and discovered challenges 

      Larsen, Anne Strand Alfredsen; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Development of healthcare services is a societal responsibility often appearing as major public projects. These types of projects often have a long lifetime expectancy and represent large investments and changes to established ...

    • Hvordan oppnå suksess i megaprosjekter 

      Bjørneset, Simon (Master thesis, 2021)
      Statsbygg står foran planlegging og gjennomføring av flere, store prosjekter i milliardklassen. På grunn av den økonomiske størrelsen og kompleksiteten disse prosjektene innehar tilhører de forskningsområdet megaprosjekter. ...

    • Identification Of Challenges Related To Impactful Success Criteria In Green Domestic Construction Projects –A Delphi Study 

      Stray, Sigurd-Martinius Larsen (Master thesis, 2020)
      Vi har sett en endring i offentlighetens klimaengasjement det siste tiåret, som over tid har påvirket byggebransjen da man har sett et skifte fra tradisjonell byggeteknikk til fordel for «grønn» byggeteknikk. Denne oppgaven ...