From experimenting with AI to a new way of working

This thesis is conducted in collaboration with Directie X of the Ministry of Justice and Security (JenV), who aims to strengthen the innovation capacity within JenV to keep up with societal needs. One way they do this is by supporting AI experiments. These experiments are procedures undertaken to improve the current way of working, not just to...

Applying the ‘Building with Nature’ philosophy for sustainable port development: Opportunity study for the Port-Industrial Complex Kuala Tanjung, Indonesia

The aim of the Building with Nature (BwN) design philosophy is to improve on a traditional approach for infrastructural projects by utilising natural processes to create benefits for society and nature. In a fast-changing world where climate action is becoming increasingly important, there is need for an innovative approach in large...

Maximisation of Shareholder’s Value and The Theory of Innovative Enterprise: A Case Study Comparison of Two Automotive Enterprises

Twenty years ago, American-style shareholder capitalism, with its focus on maximising shareholders’ value (MSV), was widening its lead (in terms of economic growth) over European-style stakeholder capitalism. Nevertheless, the U.S. economy runs large trade deficits, inequality in income and wealth has risen, and there is a growing disappointment...

Governing construction projects in which 3D printing is applied: An integration of traditional project governance, product design and innovation

3D Printing is an emerging manufacturing technology that is in a research and prototyping stage in the construction industry. This research presents a governance framework for construction projects in which large scale freeform 3D printing is applied, based on empirical data of 7 case studies. The observed governance in the case studies is a...