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Thimmapa, Pradeepthi (author)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...master thesis 2024
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Mol, Boudewijn (author), Schriever, Marieke (author)This thesis aims to design an interactive tool that facilitates collaboration between Microsoft’s teams in the datacenter development design process. Current datacenter development strategies of Microsoft do not sufficiently take into account socio-technical aspects which is causing project delays. Such socio-technical aspects are internally...master thesis 2024
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Hoogenboom, Jim (author)Recent research studies have been focused on the adoption of shared cars and mobility hubs separately. Which is why there exists a knowledge gap regarding the influence of a mobility hub on the adoption of shared cars. This qualitative research study aims to fill the knowledge gap by answering the main research question: To what extent could a...master thesis 2024
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Ambagts, Janneke (author)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...master thesis 2024
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van der Kraan, Frenk (author)Gaining insights into anticipated future expenses is essential for both the planning and construction phases of a project. A significant factor in future costs, particularly over extended periods, is the variability of material and labor prices. the change in costs over time, known as ’cost escalation,’ has been the focus of numerous research...master thesis 2024
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Xu, Xiaoyang (author)This research examines how construction project managers in China integrate sustainability into their decision-making processes despite other constraints, such as cost, time, and quality. Using a Q-methodology, the study reveals a variety of managers' perspectives and strategies on sustainability, highlighting the complexity of integrating...master thesis 2023
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Nelen, Louis (author)Cities worldwide are facing increasing impacts from climate hazards such as heavy precipitation, heat stress, flooding, and drought, exacerbated by climate change. This study focuses on unembanked areas (NL: buitendijkse gebieden), vulnerable to flooding due to factors like sea-level rise, river peak discharges, and land subsidence. However,...master thesis 2023
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Navale, Payal (author)Climate change, driven primarily by carbon dioxide emissions, necessitates urgent action to decarbonize the energy sector. This urgency is highlighted by initiatives such as the European Green Deal aiming for a carbon-neutral European Union by 2050. The transition to green hydrogen contributes to reducing CO2 emissions, particularly in the...master thesis 2023
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Putu Gandhi Padma, Padma (author)This thesis investigates the role of uniqueness bias in the acceptance of innovation based on standardization within construction programs, using the Programma Bruggen en Kademuren (PBK) as a case study. The research aims to bridge the gap in the literature regarding uniqueness bias and the acceptance of standardized innovation in the...master thesis 2023
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PATEL, himanshu (author)Equalized involvement of stakeholders in decision-making processes (DMP) allows them to achieve a balanced outcome, when aiming to create value for each participant. However, as the number of stakeholders increases, traditional methods of interactive engagement become more complex, often leading to unbalanced solutions. Identifying such balanced...master thesis 2023
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Franke, Stijn (author)The global imperative to embrace a circular economy, underscored by concerns over climate change, resource depletion, and urbanization, has spotlighted the need for sustainable practices and waste reduction, within the built environment. This master's thesis within the context of the circular economy delves into the challenges faced by the real...master thesis 2023
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Osman Abou, Wael (author)In project-based organizations, enhancing performance and augmentation of project value rely heavily on the effective assimilation of past experiences. Nevertheless, the intricate nature of projects and time constraints present extra challenges for an effective learning across various project teams. Inter-project learning, particularly in the...master thesis 2023
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Narpala, Saketh (author)This study addresses the critical need for specialized risk identification practices in green retrofit projects within the construction industry, particularly under the increasing pressure to meet the EU's net-zero emissions target by 2050. Focusing on the Netherlands, it investigates how companies navigate the unique challenges posed by...master thesis 2023
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Circular Area Development: Guidelines for Circular Design Strategies in Residential Area Developmentvan Velzen, Karlijn (author)The global shift toward a circular economy, vital for tackling climate change and resource security, necessitates the integration of circular principles in the construction sector. Urban planning, significant in shaping the built environment, offers an opportunity for implementing these principles comprehensively. However, limited implementation...master thesis 2023
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Gerlag, Josje (author)The current market forces of infrastructural projects in the Dutch construction sector necessitate public clients to divide a large-scale multidisciplinary project into multiple contracts. This causes diverse contractors to have to work simultaneously. Interfaces arise between the contracts, which require a deeper collaboration to align all...master thesis 2023
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Rijnhart, Ruben (author)This research casts a discerning lens on Benefit Management within Dutch infrastructure projects, endeavouring to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and their practical real-world application. The aim is to augment value realization and ensure efficient resource utilization to maximize project benefits.<br/>Infrastructure projects,...master thesis 2023
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Arika Dhia Suryana, Arika (author)The use of bio-based or natural materials has been indicated to have prospective reductions in energy consumption, emissions, and costs. Their beneficial impacts have been particularly studied in walls, insulation, and façades applications. On the other hand, industrialized construction refers to the adoption of manufacturing methods in the...master thesis 2023
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Raikar, Yash (author)Mumbai,as a rapidly growing megacity faces considerable challenges with its CDWM endeavours. This research is motivated by the unique context of the city, characterised by its highly fragmented construction industry in critical need of government interventions, to promote effective CDWM due to its fragmented, unorganised and competitive nature....master thesis 2023
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Frackers, Jesse (author)It is observed that both cost and environmental impact are underemphasized criteria in the investment decision-making process of Institutional Real Estate Investment Funds (IREIFs). The limited adoption of Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) within IREIFs' Performance Management Systems (PMS) hampers improved investment...master thesis 2023
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HU, YIDAN (author)The increasing generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) due to urbanization and population growth has highlighted the importance of effective Municipal solid waste management. Waste sorting plays a critical role in enhancing waste quality and boosting recycling rates, aligning with the circular economy goals of the European Union. However,...master thesis 2023
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