Olav Torp
About
Olav Torp has over 25 years of experience in research and teaching activities within the field of Project Management. His main focus has been general project management with special focus on Uncertainty analyses and Uncertainty management in projects and project planning and control activities related to project cost and time.
Torp has over many years worked with companies, especially Norwegian public agencies (Road autorities, railway authorities and Statsbygg) when it comes to cost estimation and uncertainty analysis of project costs and uncertainty management. This through participating in and facilitating a large number of uncertainty analysis processes, development of theoretical and practical frameworks and methods, giving company adapted courses in the field etc.
Torp have been supervisor for a high number of master students through their work with specialization project and master thesis, often in cooperation with companies in the construction industry.
Teaching
- TBA 4135 Organization and Economy in Building and construction projects (course responsible).
- TBA 4128 Project Management Specialization course (course responsible)
- TBA4155 Project planning and analyzis (giving lectures)
- TBA4315 Transport infrastructure economics (giving lectures)
- Supervisor of TBA4531-Spezialization project (9.semester)
- Supervisor of master thesis work (10. semester
Post graduate courses for the industry (examples):
- BA6202 Project Risk Management (course responsible, both open course and company spesific course)
- BA62XX Project planning and control, basic project management (course responsible, both open course and company spesific course).
- BA6250 Lean building process (course responsible)
Olav Torp is deputy head of department at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and head of research group Byggeprosess at the department. He is also center manager for Center for Sports facilities and technology, see https://www.ntnu.no/siat
Publications
2023
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Ørke, Johan Christie;
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Torp, Olav;
Fossheim, Terje Kjetil.
(2023)
Life Cycle Cost and Value of Norwegian Sports Facilities.
Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Academic article
2022
-
Ishtiaque, Tausif Ahmed;
Cepuran, Ana;
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka;
Torp, Olav;
Diaconu, Mara Gabriela.
(2022)
Developing an AI-powered smart insole system to reduce the
possibility of back pain among older workers: lessons from
the Norwegian construction industry.
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Academic article
-
Shabani, Rouzbeh;
Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2022)
Knowledge about the Origins of Uncertainties from the Pre-Project Phase of Road Projects.
Infrastructures
Academic article
-
Shabani, Rouzbeh;
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Dealing with uncertainties in the design phase of road projects.
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
Academic article
-
Sabri, Omar;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Corrective and Preventive Action Plan (CAPA) for Disputes in Construction Projects: A Norwegian Perspective.
Infrastructures
Academic article
-
Ahmad, Saad Bin Saleem;
Mazhar, Muhammad Usman;
Lædre, Ola;
Bruland, Amund;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Improvement measures to achieve sustainable construction labour performance.
International Journal of Construction Management
Academic article
-
Shabani, Rouzbeh;
Marsov, Andrei;
Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils.
(2022)
ANALYSIS OF PRE-PROJECT DATA FOR FLEXIBLE OPPORTUNITIES ON ROAD PROJECTS IN NORWAY.
International Journal for transport and traffic engineering
Academic article
-
Narum, Kristoffer Brattegard;
Engebø, Atle;
Lædre, Ola;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Collaborative Project Delivery With Early Contractor Involvement and Target Cost.
Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Academic article
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Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF DISPUTES IN THE NORWEGIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS
.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2021
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Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils.
(2021)
Evaluation of Target Value Delivery and Opportunity Management as Complementary Practices.
Sustainability
Academic article
-
Ishtiaque, Tausif Ahmed;
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka;
Torp, Olav;
Diaconu, Mara Gabriela;
Ruepp, Sarah Renée;
Petersen, Martin Nordal.
(2021)
Feasibility study of using AI-powered smart insole system to reduce back-pain among older workers in the Norwegian AEC industry.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav.
(2021)
Construction cost performance under quality-gated framework: the cases of Norwegian road constructions.
International Journal of Construction Management
Academic article
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Lohne, Jardar;
Torp, Olav;
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Aslesen, Sigmund;
Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth;
Bølviken, Trond.
(2021)
The emergence of lean construction in the Norwegian AEC industry.
Construction Management and Economics
Academic article
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Engebø, Atle;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola.
(2021)
Development of Target Cost for a High-Performance Building.
Fondo Editorial (FE) de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Andenæs, Erlend;
Time, Berit;
Torp, Olav;
Kvande, Tore;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2021)
Risk Management in Procurement of Blue-Green Roofs—Supplier Perspective.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Engebø, Atle;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola.
(2021)
Målprisutvikling i to-stegsmodellen.
Byggeindustrien
Feature article
-
Johansen, Agnar;
Engebø, Atle;
Torp, Olav;
Kalsaas, Bo Terje.
(2021)
Development of target cost – By the owner or together with Contractors - Target Value Design.
Procedia Computer Science
Academic article
-
Pedersen, Asgeir Leine;
Utkilen, Sondre;
Wondimu, Paulos Abebe;
Torp, Olav.
(2021)
The risk of involving foreign contractors in the Norwegian infrastructure market.
Procedia Computer Science
Academic article
2020
-
Andenæs, Erlend;
Engebø, Atle;
Time, Berit;
Lohne, Jardar;
Torp, Olav;
Kvande, Tore.
(2020)
Perspectives on Quality Risk in the Building Process of Blue-Green Roofs in Norway.
Buildings
Academic article
-
Smoge, Gard Ytterdal;
Torp, Olav;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2020)
Maturity of TVD Implementation in Norwegian Public Building Projects.
Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Academic article
-
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Kalsaas, Bo Terje;
Bølviken, Trond;
Hannås, Gøril.
(2020)
Uncertainty management. A development area for Lean Construction.
Routledge
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Ahmad, Saad Bin Saleem;
Mazhar, Muhammed Adeel;
Bruland, Amund;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Langlo, Jan Alexander;
Torp, Olav.
(2020)
Labour productivity statistics: a reality check for the Norwegian construction industry.
International Journal of Construction Management
Academic article
2019
-
Zihua, Pan;
Wei, Qingchau;
Torp, Olav;
Lau, Albert.
(2019)
Influence of Evacuation Walkway Design Parameters on Passenger Evacuation Time along Elevated Rail Transit Lines Using a Multi-Agent Simulation.
Sustainability
Academic article
-
Andenæs, Erlend;
Time, Berit;
Torp, Olav;
Kvande, Tore;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2019)
Risk Management in Procurement of Blue-Green Roofs – A Project Owner Perspective.
Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Academic article
-
Torp, Olav;
Ingemund, Jordanger;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Bjerke, Yvonne C..
(2019)
Room to Manoeuvre: Governing the Project Provisions.
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Andenæs, Erlend;
Kvande, Tore;
Time, Berit;
Torp, Olav;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2019)
Risk management in procurement of blue-green roofs – supplier perspective.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Grum, Bojan;
Torp, Olav;
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka.
(2019)
Book of Proceedings. 4th Conference of Interdisciplinary Research on Real Estate (CIRRE), Trondheim, September 12-13, 2019. .
Institute of Real Estate Studies
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
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Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils;
Larssen, Per Fridtjof;
Langlo, Jan Alexander.
(2019)
Evaluering av prosjektet Ny Bodø brannstasjon.
NTNU
Report
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Torp, Olav.
(2019)
How Stochastic Cost Estimates Could Be Applied in Relation to Target Value Design.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Engebø, Atle;
Skatvedt, Åsmund;
Torp, Olav.
(2019)
Soft Elements in Collaborative Project Delivery Methods.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2018
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Åsgård, Tina;
Torp, Olav.
(2018)
Hvordan kan ingeniører bli bedre på HMS?.
Byggeindustrien
Popular scientific article
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Torp, Olav;
Knudsen, Jens Biermann;
Rønneberg, Ingeborg Louise.
(2018)
Factors affecting implementation of Lean Construction.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Albrechtsen, Eirik;
Kjellen, Urban Anders Gunnar;
Kongsvik, Trond;
Danielsen, Daniel André;
Torp, Olav.
(2018)
Forutseende sikkerhetsindikatorer i bygg- og anleggsbransjen.
NTNU
Report
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Welde, Morten;
Dahl, Roy Endre;
Torp, Olav;
Aass, Torbjørn.
(2018)
Kostnadsstyring i entreprisekontrakter.
Concept rapport (55)
Academic monograph
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Swärd, Anna ;
Torp, Olav;
Jordanger, Ingemund;
langeland, hilje.
(2018)
Usikkerhetsstyring og samhandling i byggeprosjekter.
Bygg 21
Report
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Torp, Olav;
Bølviken, Trond;
Aslesen, Sigmund;
Fritzsønn, Lars Petter;
Haagensen, Åse;
Lombardo, Sebastiano.
(2018)
Is integration of Uncertainty Management and The Last Planner System a good idea?.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2017
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Kalsaas, Bo Terje;
Bølviken, Trond;
Hannås, Gøril.
(2017)
Usikkerhetsstyring - et utviklingsområde for Lean Construction.
Fagbokforlaget
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav.
(2017)
Do Longer Projects Have Larger Cost Deviation Than Shorter Construction Projects?.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Barakchi, Moein;
Torp, Olav;
Belay, Alemu Moges.
(2017)
Cost Estimation Methods for Transport Infrastructure: A Systematic Literature Review.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Danielsen, Daniel André;
Torp, Olav;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2017)
HSE in Civil Engineering Programs and Industry Expectations.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav.
(2017)
Bridging strategic quality assurance (QA) regime with operational initiatives for better project decisions.
Polyteknisk Boghandel og Forlag
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Danielsen, Daniel André;
Torp, Olav;
Engebø, Atle;
Lædre, Ola;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2017)
Cost Development in Norwegian Public Construction Projects.
Polyteknisk Boghandel og Forlag
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2016
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav;
Thodesen, Carl.
(2016)
Managing Concurrent Construction Projects Using Knowledge Management and Set-based Thinking.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Torp, Olav;
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Thodesen, Carl;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(2016)
Cost Development Over-time at Construction Planning Phase:
Empirical Evidence from Norwegian Construction Projects.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav;
Thodesen, Carl;
Odeck, James.
(2016)
A framework for Organizing a Resilient Cost Benefit Analysis for Construction Projects.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Ahmad, Saad Bin Saleem;
Svalestuen, Fredrik;
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Torp, Olav.
(2016)
A review of performance measurements for successful Concurrent Construction.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Academic article
-
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Hosseini, Ali;
Lædre, Ola;
Olsson, Nils;
Torp, Olav.
(2016)
Pre-Study Ferry Free E39.
Department of Civil and Transport Engineering, NTNU
Report
-
Hosseini, Ali;
Lædre, Ola;
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2016)
Selection criteria for project delivery methods for infrastructure projects.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Academic article
-
Wondimu, Paulos Abebe;
Hailemichael, Eyuell;
Hosseini, Seyed Ali;
Lohne, Jardar;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola.
(2016)
Success Factors for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) in Public Infrastructure Projects.
Energy Procedia
Academic article
-
Haddadi, Amin;
Torp, Olav;
Lohne, Jardar;
Lædre, Ola.
(2016)
The Link Between Stakeholder Power and Value Creation in Construction Projects.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(2016)
Challenges in Cost Estimation under Uncertainty - A Case Study of the Decommissioning of Barsebäck Nuclear Power Plant.
Administrative Sciences
Academic article
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Welde, Morten;
Torp, Olav.
(2016)
Kostnadestimeringsmetodikk i etatene omfattet av KS-ordningen. En kartlegging.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Report
2015
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Torp, Olav;
Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2015)
Prosess for kostnadsestimering under usikkerhet.
Ex Ante forlag
Non-fiction book
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Opsahl, Hanne Olstad;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola;
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Olsson, Nils.
(2015)
Implementation Strategies in Large Infrastructure Projects.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2014
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Johansen, Agnar;
Sandvin, Bettina;
Torp, Olav;
Økland, Andreas.
(2014)
Uncertainty analysis – 5 challenges with today's practice.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Academic article
2013
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Valen, Marit Støre;
Olsson, Nils;
Moum, Anita;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Holden, Erling.
(2013)
Beste praksis i prosjektledelse.
NTNU, Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Report
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Torp, Olav;
Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2013)
God eller dårlig prosjektledelse i vegprosjekter - Refleksjoner rundt Riksrevisjonens siste rapport.
Prosjektledelse
Article in business/trade/industry journal
-
Kristensen, Kai Haakon;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Torp, Olav.
(2013)
Addressing The Due-Date-Delivery Problem Of Design In Construction Projects.
Akademika forlag
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Kristensen, Kai Haakon;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Torp, Olav.
(2013)
Performance measurement in the building design process: a tool for building design managers.
Journal of Design Research
Academic article
2012
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Bruland, Amund;
Austeng, Kjell;
Torp, Olav.
(2012)
Kostnads- og budsjettutvikling i vegprosjekter Rapport 2.
NTNU Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Report
2010
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2010)
Good and simple - a dilemma in analytical processes?.
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
Academic article
2009
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2009)
Good and Simple: A dilemma in Analytical Processes?.
International Project Management Association
Other
2008
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Olsson, Nils;
Johansen, Agnar;
Langlo, Jan Alexander;
Torp, Olav.
(2008)
Project ownership: implications on success measurement.
Measuring Business Excellence
Academic article
2007
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Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell;
Torp, Olav.
(2007)
Uncertainty analysis - Modelling, estimation and calculation.
Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Report
2006
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Austeng, Kjell;
Bruland, Amund;
Torp, Olav.
(2006)
Kostnadsutvikling i vegprosjekter.
Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport, NTNU
Report
-
Torp, Olav;
Magnussen, Ole Morten;
Olsson, Nils;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(2006)
Cost Uncertainty in large Public Investment Projects; Empirical studies based on QA2
.
Concept rapport
Academic article
2003
-
Torp, Olav;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2003)
Oppstart og avslutning av prosjekter.
[Mangler utgivernavn]
Report
2001
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Torp, Olav.
(2001)
Litteraturstudium innen tidligfasevurderinger av prosjekter, Rapport nr CONCEPT 01-10.
Institutt for bygg- og anleggsteknikk NTNU
Report
1999
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Kilde, Halvard;
Samset, Knut;
Torp, Olav;
Andersen, Bjørn.
(1999)
Usikkerhet som mulighet og gevinst. Styring av usikkerhet i prosjekter.
NTNU
Textbook
1997
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Blakstad, Siri Hunnes;
Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(1997)
Programmeringsprosessen i Statsbygg.
Rapport (97002)
Report
Journal publications
-
Ørke, Johan Christie;
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Torp, Olav;
Fossheim, Terje Kjetil.
(2023)
Life Cycle Cost and Value of Norwegian Sports Facilities.
Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Academic article
-
Ishtiaque, Tausif Ahmed;
Cepuran, Ana;
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka;
Torp, Olav;
Diaconu, Mara Gabriela.
(2022)
Developing an AI-powered smart insole system to reduce the
possibility of back pain among older workers: lessons from
the Norwegian construction industry.
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Academic article
-
Shabani, Rouzbeh;
Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2022)
Knowledge about the Origins of Uncertainties from the Pre-Project Phase of Road Projects.
Infrastructures
Academic article
-
Shabani, Rouzbeh;
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Dealing with uncertainties in the design phase of road projects.
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
Academic article
-
Sabri, Omar;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Corrective and Preventive Action Plan (CAPA) for Disputes in Construction Projects: A Norwegian Perspective.
Infrastructures
Academic article
-
Ahmad, Saad Bin Saleem;
Mazhar, Muhammad Usman;
Lædre, Ola;
Bruland, Amund;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Improvement measures to achieve sustainable construction labour performance.
International Journal of Construction Management
Academic article
-
Shabani, Rouzbeh;
Marsov, Andrei;
Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils.
(2022)
ANALYSIS OF PRE-PROJECT DATA FOR FLEXIBLE OPPORTUNITIES ON ROAD PROJECTS IN NORWAY.
International Journal for transport and traffic engineering
Academic article
-
Narum, Kristoffer Brattegard;
Engebø, Atle;
Lædre, Ola;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Collaborative Project Delivery With Early Contractor Involvement and Target Cost.
Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Academic article
-
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils.
(2021)
Evaluation of Target Value Delivery and Opportunity Management as Complementary Practices.
Sustainability
Academic article
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav.
(2021)
Construction cost performance under quality-gated framework: the cases of Norwegian road constructions.
International Journal of Construction Management
Academic article
-
Lohne, Jardar;
Torp, Olav;
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Aslesen, Sigmund;
Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth;
Bølviken, Trond.
(2021)
The emergence of lean construction in the Norwegian AEC industry.
Construction Management and Economics
Academic article
-
Engebø, Atle;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola.
(2021)
Målprisutvikling i to-stegsmodellen.
Byggeindustrien
Feature article
-
Johansen, Agnar;
Engebø, Atle;
Torp, Olav;
Kalsaas, Bo Terje.
(2021)
Development of target cost – By the owner or together with Contractors - Target Value Design.
Procedia Computer Science
Academic article
-
Pedersen, Asgeir Leine;
Utkilen, Sondre;
Wondimu, Paulos Abebe;
Torp, Olav.
(2021)
The risk of involving foreign contractors in the Norwegian infrastructure market.
Procedia Computer Science
Academic article
-
Andenæs, Erlend;
Engebø, Atle;
Time, Berit;
Lohne, Jardar;
Torp, Olav;
Kvande, Tore.
(2020)
Perspectives on Quality Risk in the Building Process of Blue-Green Roofs in Norway.
Buildings
Academic article
-
Smoge, Gard Ytterdal;
Torp, Olav;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2020)
Maturity of TVD Implementation in Norwegian Public Building Projects.
Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Academic article
-
Ahmad, Saad Bin Saleem;
Mazhar, Muhammed Adeel;
Bruland, Amund;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Langlo, Jan Alexander;
Torp, Olav.
(2020)
Labour productivity statistics: a reality check for the Norwegian construction industry.
International Journal of Construction Management
Academic article
-
Zihua, Pan;
Wei, Qingchau;
Torp, Olav;
Lau, Albert.
(2019)
Influence of Evacuation Walkway Design Parameters on Passenger Evacuation Time along Elevated Rail Transit Lines Using a Multi-Agent Simulation.
Sustainability
Academic article
-
Andenæs, Erlend;
Time, Berit;
Torp, Olav;
Kvande, Tore;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2019)
Risk Management in Procurement of Blue-Green Roofs – A Project Owner Perspective.
Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Academic article
-
Åsgård, Tina;
Torp, Olav.
(2018)
Hvordan kan ingeniører bli bedre på HMS?.
Byggeindustrien
Popular scientific article
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav.
(2017)
Do Longer Projects Have Larger Cost Deviation Than Shorter Construction Projects?.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Barakchi, Moein;
Torp, Olav;
Belay, Alemu Moges.
(2017)
Cost Estimation Methods for Transport Infrastructure: A Systematic Literature Review.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Danielsen, Daniel André;
Torp, Olav;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2017)
HSE in Civil Engineering Programs and Industry Expectations.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav;
Thodesen, Carl.
(2016)
Managing Concurrent Construction Projects Using Knowledge Management and Set-based Thinking.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Torp, Olav;
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Thodesen, Carl;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(2016)
Cost Development Over-time at Construction Planning Phase:
Empirical Evidence from Norwegian Construction Projects.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav;
Thodesen, Carl;
Odeck, James.
(2016)
A framework for Organizing a Resilient Cost Benefit Analysis for Construction Projects.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
-
Ahmad, Saad Bin Saleem;
Svalestuen, Fredrik;
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Torp, Olav.
(2016)
A review of performance measurements for successful Concurrent Construction.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Academic article
-
Hosseini, Ali;
Lædre, Ola;
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2016)
Selection criteria for project delivery methods for infrastructure projects.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Academic article
-
Wondimu, Paulos Abebe;
Hailemichael, Eyuell;
Hosseini, Seyed Ali;
Lohne, Jardar;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola.
(2016)
Success Factors for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) in Public Infrastructure Projects.
Energy Procedia
Academic article
-
Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(2016)
Challenges in Cost Estimation under Uncertainty - A Case Study of the Decommissioning of Barsebäck Nuclear Power Plant.
Administrative Sciences
Academic article
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Johansen, Agnar;
Sandvin, Bettina;
Torp, Olav;
Økland, Andreas.
(2014)
Uncertainty analysis – 5 challenges with today's practice.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Academic article
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Torp, Olav;
Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2013)
God eller dårlig prosjektledelse i vegprosjekter - Refleksjoner rundt Riksrevisjonens siste rapport.
Prosjektledelse
Article in business/trade/industry journal
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Kristensen, Kai Haakon;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Torp, Olav.
(2013)
Performance measurement in the building design process: a tool for building design managers.
Journal of Design Research
Academic article
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2010)
Good and simple - a dilemma in analytical processes?.
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
Academic article
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Olsson, Nils;
Johansen, Agnar;
Langlo, Jan Alexander;
Torp, Olav.
(2008)
Project ownership: implications on success measurement.
Measuring Business Excellence
Academic article
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Torp, Olav;
Magnussen, Ole Morten;
Olsson, Nils;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(2006)
Cost Uncertainty in large Public Investment Projects; Empirical studies based on QA2
.
Concept rapport
Academic article
Books
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Grum, Bojan;
Torp, Olav;
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka.
(2019)
Book of Proceedings. 4th Conference of Interdisciplinary Research on Real Estate (CIRRE), Trondheim, September 12-13, 2019. .
Institute of Real Estate Studies
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
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Welde, Morten;
Dahl, Roy Endre;
Torp, Olav;
Aass, Torbjørn.
(2018)
Kostnadsstyring i entreprisekontrakter.
Concept rapport (55)
Academic monograph
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Torp, Olav;
Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2015)
Prosess for kostnadsestimering under usikkerhet.
Ex Ante forlag
Non-fiction book
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Kilde, Halvard;
Samset, Knut;
Torp, Olav;
Andersen, Bjørn.
(1999)
Usikkerhet som mulighet og gevinst. Styring av usikkerhet i prosjekter.
NTNU
Textbook
Part of book/report
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Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF DISPUTES IN THE NORWEGIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS
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Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Ishtiaque, Tausif Ahmed;
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka;
Torp, Olav;
Diaconu, Mara Gabriela;
Ruepp, Sarah Renée;
Petersen, Martin Nordal.
(2021)
Feasibility study of using AI-powered smart insole system to reduce back-pain among older workers in the Norwegian AEC industry.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Engebø, Atle;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola.
(2021)
Development of Target Cost for a High-Performance Building.
Fondo Editorial (FE) de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Andenæs, Erlend;
Time, Berit;
Torp, Olav;
Kvande, Tore;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2021)
Risk Management in Procurement of Blue-Green Roofs—Supplier Perspective.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Kalsaas, Bo Terje;
Bølviken, Trond;
Hannås, Gøril.
(2020)
Uncertainty management. A development area for Lean Construction.
Routledge
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Torp, Olav;
Ingemund, Jordanger;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Bjerke, Yvonne C..
(2019)
Room to Manoeuvre: Governing the Project Provisions.
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Andenæs, Erlend;
Kvande, Tore;
Time, Berit;
Torp, Olav;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2019)
Risk management in procurement of blue-green roofs – supplier perspective.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Torp, Olav.
(2019)
How Stochastic Cost Estimates Could Be Applied in Relation to Target Value Design.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Engebø, Atle;
Skatvedt, Åsmund;
Torp, Olav.
(2019)
Soft Elements in Collaborative Project Delivery Methods.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Torp, Olav;
Knudsen, Jens Biermann;
Rønneberg, Ingeborg Louise.
(2018)
Factors affecting implementation of Lean Construction.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Torp, Olav;
Bølviken, Trond;
Aslesen, Sigmund;
Fritzsønn, Lars Petter;
Haagensen, Åse;
Lombardo, Sebastiano.
(2018)
Is integration of Uncertainty Management and The Last Planner System a good idea?.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Kalsaas, Bo Terje;
Bølviken, Trond;
Hannås, Gøril.
(2017)
Usikkerhetsstyring - et utviklingsområde for Lean Construction.
Fagbokforlaget
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Belay, Alemu Moges;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav.
(2017)
Bridging strategic quality assurance (QA) regime with operational initiatives for better project decisions.
Polyteknisk Boghandel og Forlag
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Danielsen, Daniel André;
Torp, Olav;
Engebø, Atle;
Lædre, Ola;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2017)
Cost Development in Norwegian Public Construction Projects.
Polyteknisk Boghandel og Forlag
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Haddadi, Amin;
Torp, Olav;
Lohne, Jardar;
Lædre, Ola.
(2016)
The Link Between Stakeholder Power and Value Creation in Construction Projects.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Opsahl, Hanne Olstad;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola;
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Olsson, Nils.
(2015)
Implementation Strategies in Large Infrastructure Projects.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Kristensen, Kai Haakon;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Torp, Olav.
(2013)
Addressing The Due-Date-Delivery Problem Of Design In Construction Projects.
Akademika forlag
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2009)
Good and Simple: A dilemma in Analytical Processes?.
International Project Management Association
Other
Report
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Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils;
Larssen, Per Fridtjof;
Langlo, Jan Alexander.
(2019)
Evaluering av prosjektet Ny Bodø brannstasjon.
NTNU
Report
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Albrechtsen, Eirik;
Kjellen, Urban Anders Gunnar;
Kongsvik, Trond;
Danielsen, Daniel André;
Torp, Olav.
(2018)
Forutseende sikkerhetsindikatorer i bygg- og anleggsbransjen.
NTNU
Report
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Swärd, Anna ;
Torp, Olav;
Jordanger, Ingemund;
langeland, hilje.
(2018)
Usikkerhetsstyring og samhandling i byggeprosjekter.
Bygg 21
Report
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Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Hosseini, Ali;
Lædre, Ola;
Olsson, Nils;
Torp, Olav.
(2016)
Pre-Study Ferry Free E39.
Department of Civil and Transport Engineering, NTNU
Report
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Welde, Morten;
Torp, Olav.
(2016)
Kostnadestimeringsmetodikk i etatene omfattet av KS-ordningen. En kartlegging.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Report
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Valen, Marit Støre;
Olsson, Nils;
Moum, Anita;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Holden, Erling.
(2013)
Beste praksis i prosjektledelse.
NTNU, Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Report
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Bruland, Amund;
Austeng, Kjell;
Torp, Olav.
(2012)
Kostnads- og budsjettutvikling i vegprosjekter Rapport 2.
NTNU Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Report
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Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell;
Torp, Olav.
(2007)
Uncertainty analysis - Modelling, estimation and calculation.
Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Report
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Austeng, Kjell;
Bruland, Amund;
Torp, Olav.
(2006)
Kostnadsutvikling i vegprosjekter.
Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport, NTNU
Report
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Torp, Olav;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2003)
Oppstart og avslutning av prosjekter.
[Mangler utgivernavn]
Report
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Torp, Olav.
(2001)
Litteraturstudium innen tidligfasevurderinger av prosjekter, Rapport nr CONCEPT 01-10.
Institutt for bygg- og anleggsteknikk NTNU
Report
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Blakstad, Siri Hunnes;
Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(1997)
Programmeringsprosessen i Statsbygg.
Rapport (97002)
Report
Teaching
Courses
- TBM4500 - Civil and Environmental Engineering, Specialization Project
- TBA4315 - Economics of Transport Infrastructure
- TBM4501 - Civil and Environmental Engineering, Specialization Project
- TBA4127 - Building Design Management
- TBA4600 - Researchers track, Specialization Project
- TBA4125 - BM4 Design of Buildings and Structures
- TBM4900 - Master's Thesis in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- TBM4319 - Project Management, Advanced Course
- TBA4155 - Front-end of Projects
- TBA5200 - Front-end of Projects
- BA6901 - Organization and Leadership, Master's Thesis
- BA6207 - Risk Management
- BA6202 - Risk Management
- BA8511 - Topics in Project Management and Construction Engineering
- BYGT1101 - Civil Engineering
- BYGT1200 - Introduction to water and environmental Engineering
- BA6051 - Economics of Transport Infrastructure
- BYGA1200 - Introduction to water and environmental Engineerin g
- TBA4151 - Construction Engineering, Advanced Course
- BM6910 - Technology management and digital transformation, master thesis
- BYGT2900 - Bachelor's Thesis
- TBM4210 - Building process, Basic Course
Media
2019
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LectureAndenæs, Erlend; Time, Berit; Torp, Olav; Kvande, Tore; Lohne, Jardar. (2019) Risk Management in Procurement of Blue-Green Roofs – A Project Owner Perspective . Annual Conference of the International. Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) , Dublin 2019-07-01 - 2019-07-07
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LectureAndenæs, Erlend; Kvande, Tore; Time, Berit; Torp, Olav; Lohne, Jardar. (2019) Risk management in procurement of blue-green roofs – supplier perspective. 11th International Conference (CITC-11) , London, UK 2019-09-09 - 2019-09-11
2018
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Academic lectureTorp, Olav; Aslesen, Sigmund; Lombardo, Sebastiano; Bølviken, Trond. (2018) Is Integration of Uncertainty Management and the Last Planner System a Good Idea?. International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) , Chennai 2018-07-17 -
2017
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Academic lectureBelay, Alemu Moges; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav. (2017) Bridging strategic quality assurance (QA) regime with operational initiatives for better project decisions. Chalmers Technical University 9th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization , Gothenburg 2017-06-13 - 2017-06-14
2016
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PosterHaddadi, Amin; Torp, Olav; Lohne, Jardar; Lædre, Ola. (2016) The Link Between Stakeholder Power and Value Creation in Construction Projects. International Group for Lean Construction IGLC 2016 , Boston 2016-07-18 - 2016-07-22
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LectureBelay, Alemu Moges; Torp, Olav; Thodesen, Carl. (2016) Knowledge Management (KM) in Concurrent Construction Projects. Creative Construction Conference 2016 , June 25–28, 2016 Budapest, Hungary 2016-06-25 - 2016-06-28
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LectureBelay, Alemu Moges; Torp, Olav; Thodesen, Carl. (2016) Critical factors in construction operations and project management: effects and measurements on cost development. Norwegian university of science and technology (NTNU) 23rd Euroma2016 European Operations Management Association,17th to the 22nd of June 2016, Trondheim. , Trondheim 2016-06-17 - 2016-06-22
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Academic lectureHosseini, Ali; Lædre, Ola; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Olsson, Nils; Torp, Olav. (2016) Different experiences from relational contracting. EurOMA EurOMA 2016 , Trondheim 2016-06-17 - 2016-06-22
2015
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LectureWelde, Morten; Torp, Olav. (2015) Estimeringsmetodikk i de (store) statlige etatene omfattet av ordningen med ekstern kvalitetssikring. AACEI Norway AACEI Norway Fagdag 2015 , Fornebu 2015-11-18 -
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Academic lectureAhmad, Saad Bin Saleem; Svalestuen, Fredrik; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Torp, Olav. (2015) A review of performance measurements for successful Concurrent Construction. International Project Management Association IPMA 29th World Congress - The way to project management in multicultural context , Panama 2015-09-28 - 2015-09-30
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Academic lectureHosseini, Ali; Lædre, Ola; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Torp, Olav; Olsson, Nils; Lohne, Jardar. (2015) Selection criteria for project delivery methods for infrastructure projects. International Project Management Association IPMA 29th World Congress - The way to project management in multicultural context , Panama 2015-09-28 - 2015-09-30
2013
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Academic lectureKlakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav. (2013) Decommissioning Barsebäck: Cost estimation and Uncertainty Analysis. OECD NEA 6th DCEG Meeting. , 18. June 2013 , Paris 2013-06-18 - 2013-06-19
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Academic lectureKristensen, Kai Haakon; Andersen, Bjørn; Torp, Olav. (2013) Date-Delivery Problem Of Design In Construction Projects. NTNU 7th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization , Trondheim 2013-06-12 - 2013-06-14
2011
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Academic lectureTorp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Austeng, Kjell. (2011) Consistency and accuracy in qualitative expert assessments: Analysis of empirical findings from Norway. International Project Management Association 25th IPMA World Congress on Project Management , Brisbane 2011-10-09 - 2011-10-12
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Academic lectureTorp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Austeng, Kjell. (2011) Consistency and accuracy in qualitative expert assessments. Analysis of empirical findings in Norway. IPMA International Project Management Association 25th IPMA World Congress 2011 , Brisbane 2011-10-10 - 2011-10-12
2009
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Academic lectureKlakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Austeng, Kjell. (2009) Good and Simple: A dilemma in Analytical Processes?. International Project Management Association 23rd IPMA World Congress , Helsinki 2009-06-15 - 2009-06-17
2007
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Academic lectureTorp, Olav; Austeng, Kjell. (2007) Long term projects and needs for prediction tools - A study of Cost Development in Norwegian Road Projects. IPMA - International Project Management Association 21st IPMA World Congress on Project Management , Cracow 2007-06-18 - 2007-06-20
2004
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Academic lectureTorp, Olav. (2004) Efficient Project Start-up. International Project Management Association 18th IPMA World Congress on Project Management , Budapest 2004-06-19 - 2004-06-20
2003
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Academic lectureLædre, Ola; Samset, Knut Fredrik; Hansen, Ole-Petter; Torp, Olav; Olsson, Nils. (2003) Managing the Front-End of Projects - A Bibliographical Guide. The International Association for Management of Technology The 12th International Conference on Management of Technology , Nancy 2003-05-13 - 2003-05-15