Browsing BI Open by Journals "Construction Management and Economics"

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    • A critical discussion of models for conceptualizing the economic logic of construction 

      Bygballe, Lena E.; Håkansson, Håkan; Jahre, Marianne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      The construction industry has developed a certain economic logic that reflects the way in which tasks, parts, and units are organized and related to each other in order to create economic benefits in the construction ...

    • 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 (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 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 ...

    • Industrial renewal within the construction network 

      Håkansson, Håkan; Ingemansson, Malena (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      ABSTRACT The construction business network is generally seen as conservative and non-innovative, for which a number of reasons have been identified. One of which relates to the special inter-organisational setting that ...

    • The ugly side of construction: modern slavery in the 2022 FIFA World Cup program 

      Alzoubi, Yazan; Locatelli, Giorgio; Sainati, Tristano (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Modern slavery is an illegal and unethical practice that is widespread across several sectors, including construction. This article investigates the mechanisms and motivations for employing modern slaves in construction ...