Property Owners Role in Construction Logistics A study analysing the construction logistics contribution towards a sustainable construction industry
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
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Model builders
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he construction industry is one of the main contributors to CO2-emissions in Swe den. Action needs to be taken to achieve the targets of net zero emissions by 2045
and already by 2030 in Sweden’s three largest cities. Construction logistics have
the possibility to reduce climate impact and improve the performance of the con struction industry. The study pursued to determine how property owners could work
with construction logistics. Besides new laws and regulations, property owners drive
innovation in the sector. This study aims to highlight the opportunities for property
owners in terms of construction logistics.
This is a qualitative research study using semi-structured interviews to gather data.
The interviews have been carried out with people from several property owner’s
organisations, as well as with people from contractors, logistics suppliers, urban de velopers, and academia. The results show that property owners rarely put specific
requirements on construction logistics. Consequently, construction logistics is a hid den cost that is seldom monitored. Despite this, the property owners seem to see
potential in construction logistics as several driving forces were mentioned. Reduced
CO2-emissions and reduced amount of transport are the most frequently mentioned
drivers. The result shows that property owners should place requirements in an
early stage on construction logistics in order to improve productivity and reduce
climate impact in future projects.
The study concludes that the view of construction logistics in the sector is frag mented. Simultaneously, a majority of property owners express an interest in con struction logistics, acknowledging that there are several driving forces that can help
them improve sustainable development and thus mitigate their impact on the cli mate. In order to maximise the potential benefits of construction logistics, property
owners ought to assume greater accountability while ensuring construction logistics’
early implementation.
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Property owners, Construction logistics, Requirements, Sustainable development