Reuse of previously captured knowledge in current and future projects

Contemporary project-based organisations recognise the importance of leveraging past project knowledge for competitive advantage. By leveraging the lessons learned from previous and ongoing projects, organisations can benefit from managing learning within and across projects effectively. Despite these benefits, challenges persist in effectively...

Looking for the soft spot in “The Iron Triangle”: Explorative research into the effect of serious gaming on the level of empathy and the experienced client contractor collaboration of professionals in the construction industry

This master thesis addresses the challenge of project performance in the Civil Engineering (CE) sector, emphasizing the significance of collaboration, communication, and understanding among interdisciplinary project teams. Focusing on the role of empathy in contractor-client collaborations, the study investigates the potential impact of serious...

Do we still need office buildings?: Four explorative scenarios for Dutch offices in 2050

This study explores the use and demand for offices in the Netherlands in 2050. Employees and employers have not found a balance in hybrid working, resulting in significant hidden vacancy. This refers to office space that is leased but not utilized, leading to ineffective office management. Real estate managers lack a guide to formulate a future...

Unveiling the Hybrid Work Paradigm: A Study on the Effect of Hybrid Working on Organisational Commitment of Employees and Work Environment Preferences Among Young Professionals of ORGANISATION X

This study aims to explore the impact of employee separation as a result of hybrid working on the organisational commitment of ORGANISATION X’s workforce. The findings of this research aim to offer valuable insights to ORGANISATION X's understanding on how the alternating remote and in-office work setup may influence the commitment levels of...

Developing healthy and green residential areas: An analysis into the heatlh benefits of greenery and nature

A statistical analysis into the health benefits of nature. Dividing nature into areas with a different landscape and areas with a different biodiversity score. Indicating a different influence on the aspects of heath depending on the landscape. Showing a greater influence in areas with the landscape open agricultural, half open and closed...

Trust in inter-organizational construction design teams: The effect of interpersonal ties and the moderating role of virtual meetings: Developing a guideline to improve trust via prior and future ties

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the construction industry in the Netherlands as projects came to a stop and project teams struggled to collaborate remotely. To cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and consequential virtual work environment, it is crucial to have effectively collaborating design teams. A renown contributor to team...

Strengthening Early Warning Response in the Construction Sector: A Qualitative Study on Mechanisms Influencing the Response to Early Warning Signs in Dutch Construction Projects

Construction projects have become more complex over time, and cost overruns and time delays have become a global phenomenon. Signs that can indicate future project failure, such as cost overruns and time delays, in early project phases are Early Warning (EW) signs. EW signs are defined as indicators for potential future problems. This research...

Upwards along the pipes: Utilizing the recyclable potentials of local organic waste to revitalize the Cikapundung river area in Bandung, Indonesia

“Upwards along the pipes” focuses on the Tamansari subdistrict in Bandung, Indonesia, in which the Cikapundung river is a central physical element, dividing the highly dense informal settlements in two. The project tries to tackle several ecological and spatial issues occuring within the site, including a large amount of (organic) waste being...

BETTER TOGETHER - The short-term care centre as means for integrated care - a qualitative study

The ageing population and healthcare reform leads to a changing demand for short-term care. Health-related care and service providers offer several types of short-term care, but lack a clear vision and associated real estate strategy. Therefore, care processes are not always arranged efficiently, and real estate does not add value to the...

Multi-functional Facade Module: for different climate conditions

The building sector is responsible for more than one third of resource consumption globally. Concerning the new construction, new regulations have been set, which impose that by 2020 all new buildings constructed within the EU should reach nearly zero-energy levels. The building envelope plays a strategic role in the energy and environmental...