This article aims to present the results of a small research program carried out within the
Norwegian context. It endeavors to present main lessons gathered from separate studies …

The paper seeks to outline agency problems as a fundamental driver for crime occurring in
the AEC industry. The investigation uses Principal/Agent-theory to articulate how specific …

Purpose The purpose of the study presented is to outline an understanding of the question
of who benefits from crime in the AEC industry. The perspective chosen is conceptual in …

In recent years, several cases of questionable practice in the processing of building permits
in Norway have been revealed. Meanwhile, authorities claim the risk of corruption …

Flat roof constructions covered with flexible roofing is a common feature on large buildings,
as they are robust and require little maintenance. However, faults in flat roof design or their …

Construction companies can be difficult to manage because of complex supply chains,
autonomous project managers aiming to maximize net profit, heavy emphasis on price, etc …

Silos in value chains are functional systems whose reciprocal operation with systems that
are, or should be, related is limited. The existence of silos in value chains hinder …

This paper identifies barriers to (digital) traceability in the construction industry today, based
on literature a review, eighteen in-depth interviews representatives working at strategic …

The purpose of the study is to understand the current state of the art for what concerns the
understanding of what assets in use actually consist of. The lack of adequate laws and …

Abstract In March 2014, the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten released the first of 45
articles concerning the shadow economy of the Norwegian construction industry. It provided …