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
- TBM4210 Building process, Basic course (course responsible).
- TBM4319 Building Process, Advanced course (giving lectures)
- TBA4155 Building process - Front end planning (giving lectures)
- TBA4315 Transport infrastructure economics (giving lectures)
- Supervisor of TBM4500 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 has for many years been head of research group Building process at the department. He is now Study program director for the master programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is also center manager for Center for Sports facilities and technology, see https://www.ntnu.no/siat
Publications
2026
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Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Torp, Olav;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2026)
Bridging Lean Construction to Opportunity Management and Sustainability.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
2025
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Ahmad, Saad Bin Saleem;
Torp, Olav;
Bruland, Amund;
Hjelseth, Eilif.
(2025)
Productivity Improvement with Virtual Integrated Performance Measurement System.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
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Afshari, Mahgol;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav.
(2025)
Uncertainty in megaprojects-Experiences from major infrastructure projects.
Procedia Computer Science
Academic article
-
Haraldsen, Anders;
Torp, Olav.
(2025)
Fuktsikring ved bygging med KLT-elementer.
Byggeindustrien
Professional article
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Torgersen, Paul;
Drevland, Frode.
(2025)
Cost management in a Norwegian public project.
Non-fiction chapter
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Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Drevland, Frode.
(2025)
Cost Estimating Approaches.
Non-fiction chapter
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Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Drevland, Frode.
(2025)
Cost Estimating in Target Value Delivery.
Non-fiction chapter
2024
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Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka;
Torp, Olav;
Andalib, Elham.
(2024)
Competencies for Smart City Challenges.
IFAC-PapersOnLine
Academic article
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Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Torp, Olav;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2024)
Awareness, Understanding, and Use of Lean Construction in the Norwegian Construction Industry.
Lean Construction Journal
Academic article
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Kalsaas, Bo Terje;
Kristensen, Kai Haakon;
Veen, Astrid Renata van;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav.
(2024)
Prosjekteringsprosesser. Verdiskaping, bærekraft og kompleksitet.
Fagbokforlaget
Textbook
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Torp, Olav;
Klungseth, Nora Johanne;
Gottlieb, Stefan Christoffer.
(2024)
Preface for the 12<sup>th</sup> Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organisation.
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Editorial
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Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Torp, Olav;
Bruland, Amund.
(2024)
Resolution of Disputes in Infrastructure Projects: A Norwegian Perspective.
Buildings
Academic article
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Ørke, Johan Christie;
Torp, Olav;
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus.
(2024)
Complexity in sports facility construction projects.
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Academic article
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Torp, Olav;
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Ørke, Johan Christie;
Røsnæs, Stein Cato.
(2024)
Navigating Sustainability Dilemmas in Decision-Making for Sports Facilities.
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Academic article
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Shabani, Rouzbeh;
Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2024)
Managing Uncertainty in the Construction Phase of Road Projects.
Academic chapter
2023
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Shabani, Rouzbeh;
Ishtiaque, Tausif Ahmed;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav;
Asadipour Farsani, Danyal.
(2023)
Uncertainty management in the design phase of road projects.
Procedia Computer Science
Academic article
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Torp, Olav;
Andalib, Elham;
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka.
(2023)
Need for creative competencies in engineering education.
8th International Academic Conference on Places and technologies
Anthology
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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
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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
-
Sabri, Omar;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Corrective and Preventive Action Plan (CAPA) for Disputes in Construction Projects: A Norwegian Perspective.
Infrastructures
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 (IJTTE)
Academic article
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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
-
Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF DISPUTES IN THE NORWEGIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS.
Academic chapter
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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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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
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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
2021
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Ishtiaque, Tausif Ahmed;
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka;
Torp, Olav;
Diaconu, Mara Gabriela;
Ruepp, Sarah Renée;
Petersen, Martin Nordal;
Nwabuona, Stanley Chukwuebuka;
Velciu, Magdalena;
Spiru, Luiza.
(2021)
Feasibility study of using AI-powered smart insole system to reduce back-pain among older workers in the Norwegian AEC industry.
Academic chapter
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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
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Engebø, Atle;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola.
(2021)
Development of Target Cost for a High-Performance Building.
Academic chapter
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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
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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
-
Andenæs, Erlend;
Time, Berit;
Torp, Olav;
Kvande, Tore;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2021)
Risk Management in Procurement of Blue-Green Roofs—Supplier Perspective.
Academic chapter
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Lohne, Jardar;
Torp, Olav;
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Aslesen, Sigmund;
Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth;
Bølviken, Trond;
Drevland, Frode;
Engebø, Atle;
Fosse, Roar;
Holm, Hans Thomas.
(2021)
The emergence of lean construction in the Norwegian AEC industry.
Construction Management and Economics
Academic article
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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
2020
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Academic chapter
2019
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Torp, Olav;
Ingemund, Jordanger;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Bjerke, Yvonne C..
(2019)
Room to Manoeuvre: Governing the Project Provisions.
Academic chapter
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Engebø, Atle;
Skatvedt, Åsmund;
Torp, Olav.
(2019)
Soft Elements in Collaborative Project Delivery Methods.
Academic chapter
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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
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Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils;
Larssen, Per Fridtjof;
Langlo, Jan Alexander.
(2019)
Evaluering av prosjektet Ny Bodø brannstasjon.
NTNU
Research report
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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
Anthology
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Torp, Olav.
(2019)
How Stochastic Cost Estimates Could Be Applied in Relation to Target Value Design.
Academic chapter
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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
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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
2018
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Welde, Morten;
Dahl, Roy Endre;
Torp, Olav;
Aass, Torbjørn.
(2018)
Kostnadsstyring i entreprisekontrakter.
Ex ante akademisk forlag
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
Research report
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Torp, Olav;
Knudsen, Jens Biermann;
Rønneberg, Ingeborg Louise.
(2018)
Factors affecting implementation of Lean Construction.
Academic chapter
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Torp, Olav;
Bølviken, Trond;
Aslesen, Sigmund;
Fritzsønn, Lars Petter;
Haagensen, Åse;
Lombardo, Sebastiano;
Saltveit, Tobias.
(2018)
Is integration of Uncertainty Management and The Last Planner System a good idea?.
Academic chapter
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Åsgård, Tina;
Torp, Olav.
(2018)
Hvordan kan ingeniører bli bedre på HMS?.
Byggeindustrien
Popular science article
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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
Research report
2017
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Danielsen, Daniel André;
Torp, Olav;
Engebø, Atle;
Lædre, Ola;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2017)
Cost Development in Norwegian Public Construction Projects.
Academic chapter
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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.
Academic chapter
-
Danielsen, Daniel André;
Torp, Olav;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2017)
HSE in Civil Engineering Programs and Industry Expectations.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
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Barakchi, Moein;
Torp, Olav;
Belay, Alemu Moges.
(2017)
Cost Estimation Methods for Transport Infrastructure: A Systematic Literature Review.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
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Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav.
(2017)
Do Longer Projects Have Larger Cost Deviation Than Shorter Construction Projects?.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Kalsaas, Bo Terje;
Bølviken, Trond;
Hannås, Gøril.
(2017)
Usikkerhetsstyring - et utviklingsområde for Lean Construction.
Academic chapter
2016
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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
-
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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Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav;
Thodesen, Carl.
(2016)
Managing Concurrent Construction Projects Using Knowledge Management and Set-based Thinking.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
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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
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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
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Welde, Morten;
Torp, Olav.
(2016)
Kostnadestimeringsmetodikk i etatene omfattet av KS-ordningen. En kartlegging.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Research report
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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
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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
-
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Hosseini, Ali;
Lædre, Ola;
Olsson, Nils;
Torp, Olav.
(2016)
Pre-Study Ferry Free E39.
Department of Civil and Transport Engineering, NTNU
Research report
2015
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Torp, Olav;
Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2015)
Prosess for kostnadsestimering under usikkerhet.
Ex Ante forlag
Non-fiction monograph
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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
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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Torp, Olav;
Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2013)
God eller dårlig prosjektledelse i vegprosjekter - Refleksjoner rundt Riksrevisjonens siste rapport.
Prosjektledelse
Professional article
-
Kristensen, Kai Haakon;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Torp, Olav.
(2013)
Addressing The Due-Date-Delivery Problem Of Design In Construction Projects.
Academic chapter
-
Valen, Marit Støre;
Olsson, Nils;
Moum, Anita;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Holden, Erling;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2013)
Beste praksis i prosjektledelse.
NTNU, Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Research report
-
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
Research 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
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)
Usikkerhetsanalyse - Modellering, estimering og beregning.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Research report
2006
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Austeng, Kjell;
Bruland, Amund;
Torp, Olav.
(2006)
Kostnadsutvikling i vegprosjekter.
Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport, NTNU
Research report
-
Torp, Olav;
Magnussen, Ole Morten;
Olsson, Nils;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(2006)
Kostnadsusikkerhet i store stalige investeringsprosjekter.
Concept rapport
Academic article
2003
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Torp, Olav;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2003)
Oppstart og avslutning av prosjekter.
[Mangler utgivernavn]
Research 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
Research 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.
NTNU. Inst. f. bygg- og anleggsteknikk
Research report
Journal publications
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Afshari, Mahgol;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav.
(2025)
Uncertainty in megaprojects-Experiences from major infrastructure projects.
Procedia Computer Science
Academic article
-
Haraldsen, Anders;
Torp, Olav.
(2025)
Fuktsikring ved bygging med KLT-elementer.
Byggeindustrien
Professional article
-
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka;
Torp, Olav;
Andalib, Elham.
(2024)
Competencies for Smart City Challenges.
IFAC-PapersOnLine
Academic article
-
Shabani, Rouzbeh;
Ishtiaque, Tausif Ahmed;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav;
Asadipour Farsani, Danyal.
(2023)
Uncertainty management in the design phase of road projects.
Procedia Computer Science
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
-
Sabri, Omar;
Torp, Olav.
(2022)
Corrective and Preventive Action Plan (CAPA) for Disputes in Construction Projects: A Norwegian Perspective.
Infrastructures
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 (IJTTE)
Academic article
-
Johansen, Agnar;
Sandvin, Bettina;
Torp, Olav;
Økland, Andreas.
(2014)
Uncertainty analysis – 5 challenges with today's practice.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Academic article
-
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Torp, Olav;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2024)
Awareness, Understanding, and Use of Lean Construction in the Norwegian Construction Industry.
Lean Construction Journal
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
-
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
-
Olsson, Nils;
Johansen, Agnar;
Langlo, Jan Alexander;
Torp, Olav.
(2008)
Project ownership: implications on success measurement.
Measuring Business Excellence
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
-
Torp, Olav;
Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2013)
God eller dårlig prosjektledelse i vegprosjekter - Refleksjoner rundt Riksrevisjonens siste rapport.
Prosjektledelse
Professional 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
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav;
Thodesen, Carl.
(2016)
Managing Concurrent Construction Projects Using Knowledge Management and Set-based Thinking.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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Åsgård, Tina;
Torp, Olav.
(2018)
Hvordan kan ingeniører bli bedre på HMS?.
Byggeindustrien
Popular science article
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Torp, Olav;
Klungseth, Nora Johanne;
Gottlieb, Stefan Christoffer.
(2024)
Preface for the 12<sup>th</sup> Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organisation.
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Editorial
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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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Sabri, Omar Kusay;
Torp, Olav;
Bruland, Amund.
(2024)
Resolution of Disputes in Infrastructure Projects: A Norwegian Perspective.
Buildings
Academic article
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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
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Ørke, Johan Christie;
Torp, Olav;
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus.
(2024)
Complexity in sports facility construction projects.
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Academic article
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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
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Torp, Olav;
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Ørke, Johan Christie;
Røsnæs, Stein Cato.
(2024)
Navigating Sustainability Dilemmas in Decision-Making for Sports Facilities.
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Academic article
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Torp, Olav;
Magnussen, Ole Morten;
Olsson, Nils;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(2006)
Kostnadsusikkerhet i store stalige investeringsprosjekter.
Concept rapport
Academic article
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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
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Danielsen, Daniel André;
Torp, Olav;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2017)
HSE in Civil Engineering Programs and Industry Expectations.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
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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
-
Barakchi, Moein;
Torp, Olav;
Belay, Alemu Moges.
(2017)
Cost Estimation Methods for Transport Infrastructure: A Systematic Literature Review.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
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Belay, Alemu Moges;
Torp, Olav.
(2017)
Do Longer Projects Have Larger Cost Deviation Than Shorter Construction Projects?.
Procedia Engineering
Academic article
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Lohne, Jardar;
Torp, Olav;
Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot;
Aslesen, Sigmund;
Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth;
Bølviken, Trond;
Drevland, Frode;
Engebø, Atle;
Fosse, Roar;
Holm, Hans Thomas.
(2021)
The emergence of lean construction in the Norwegian AEC industry.
Construction Management and Economics
Academic article
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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
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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
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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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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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Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils.
(2021)
Evaluation of Target Value Delivery and Opportunity Management as Complementary Practices.
Sustainability
Academic article
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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
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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
Books
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Welde, Morten;
Dahl, Roy Endre;
Torp, Olav;
Aass, Torbjørn.
(2018)
Kostnadsstyring i entreprisekontrakter.
Ex ante akademisk forlag
Academic monograph
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Torp, Olav;
Andalib, Elham;
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka.
(2023)
Need for creative competencies in engineering education.
8th International Academic Conference on Places and technologies
Anthology
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Kalsaas, Bo Terje;
Kristensen, Kai Haakon;
Veen, Astrid Renata van;
Johansen, Agnar;
Torp, Olav.
(2024)
Prosjekteringsprosesser. Verdiskaping, bærekraft og kompleksitet.
Fagbokforlaget
Textbook
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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
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Torp, Olav;
Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell.
(2015)
Prosess for kostnadsestimering under usikkerhet.
Ex Ante forlag
Non-fiction monograph
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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
Anthology
Part of book/report
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Torp, Olav;
Ingemund, Jordanger;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Bjerke, Yvonne C..
(2019)
Room to Manoeuvre: Governing the Project Provisions.
Academic chapter
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Ishtiaque, Tausif Ahmed;
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka;
Torp, Olav;
Diaconu, Mara Gabriela;
Ruepp, Sarah Renée;
Petersen, Martin Nordal;
Nwabuona, Stanley Chukwuebuka;
Velciu, Magdalena;
Spiru, Luiza.
(2021)
Feasibility study of using AI-powered smart insole system to reduce back-pain among older workers in the Norwegian AEC industry.
Academic chapter
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Engebø, Atle;
Skatvedt, Åsmund;
Torp, Olav.
(2019)
Soft Elements in Collaborative Project Delivery Methods.
Academic chapter
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Torp, Olav;
Knudsen, Jens Biermann;
Rønneberg, Ingeborg Louise.
(2018)
Factors affecting implementation of Lean Construction.
Academic chapter
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Engebø, Atle;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola.
(2021)
Development of Target Cost for a High-Performance Building.
Academic chapter
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Torp, Olav;
Bølviken, Trond;
Aslesen, Sigmund;
Fritzsønn, Lars Petter;
Haagensen, Åse;
Lombardo, Sebastiano;
Saltveit, Tobias.
(2018)
Is integration of Uncertainty Management and The Last Planner System a good idea?.
Academic chapter
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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
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Kristensen, Kai Haakon;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Torp, Olav.
(2013)
Addressing The Due-Date-Delivery Problem Of Design In Construction Projects.
Academic chapter
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Danielsen, Daniel André;
Torp, Olav;
Engebø, Atle;
Lædre, Ola;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2017)
Cost Development in Norwegian Public Construction Projects.
Academic chapter
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Torgersen, Paul;
Drevland, Frode.
(2025)
Cost management in a Norwegian public project.
Non-fiction chapter
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Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Drevland, Frode.
(2025)
Cost Estimating Approaches.
Non-fiction chapter
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Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Drevland, Frode.
(2025)
Cost Estimating in Target Value Delivery.
Non-fiction chapter
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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.
Academic chapter
-
Belay, Alemu Moges;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav.
(2017)
Bridging strategic quality assurance (QA) regime with operational initiatives for better project decisions.
Academic chapter
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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
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Torp, Olav.
(2019)
How Stochastic Cost Estimates Could Be Applied in Relation to Target Value Design.
Academic chapter
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Shabani, Rouzbeh;
Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2024)
Managing Uncertainty in the Construction Phase of Road Projects.
Academic chapter
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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
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Torp, Olav;
Kalsaas, Bo Terje;
Bølviken, Trond;
Hannås, Gøril.
(2017)
Usikkerhetsstyring - et utviklingsområde for Lean Construction.
Academic chapter
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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
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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.
Academic chapter
Report
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Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Swärd, Anna;
Torp, Olav;
Jordanger, Ingemund;
langeland, hilje.
(2018)
Usikkerhetsstyring og samhandling i byggeprosjekter.
Bygg 21
Research report
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Blakstad, Siri Hunnes;
Torp, Olav;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny.
(1997)
Programmeringsprosessen i Statsbygg.
NTNU. Inst. f. bygg- og anleggsteknikk
Research report
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Austeng, Kjell;
Bruland, Amund;
Torp, Olav.
(2006)
Kostnadsutvikling i vegprosjekter.
Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport, NTNU
Research report
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Torp, Olav;
Olsson, Nils;
Larssen, Per Fridtjof;
Langlo, Jan Alexander.
(2019)
Evaluering av prosjektet Ny Bodø brannstasjon.
NTNU
Research report
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Drevland, Frode;
Austeng, Kjell;
Torp, Olav.
(2007)
Usikkerhetsanalyse - Modellering, estimering og beregning.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Research 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
Research report
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Valen, Marit Støre;
Olsson, Nils;
Moum, Anita;
Andersen, Bjørn;
Klakegg, Ole Jonny;
Holden, Erling;
Torp, Olav;
Lædre, Ola;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2013)
Beste praksis i prosjektledelse.
NTNU, Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Research report
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Torp, Olav;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2003)
Oppstart og avslutning av prosjekter.
[Mangler utgivernavn]
Research 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
Research report
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Welde, Morten;
Torp, Olav.
(2016)
Kostnadestimeringsmetodikk i etatene omfattet av KS-ordningen. En kartlegging.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Research report
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Torp, Olav.
(2001)
Litteraturstudium innen tidligfasevurderinger av prosjekter, Rapport nr CONCEPT 01-10.
Institutt for bygg- og anleggsteknikk NTNU
Research 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
Research report
Student thesis or dissertation
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Malvik, Tobias Onshuus;
Torp, Olav;
Johansen, Agnar.
(2026)
Bridging Lean Construction to Opportunity Management and Sustainability.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
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Ahmad, Saad Bin Saleem;
Torp, Olav;
Bruland, Amund;
Hjelseth, Eilif.
(2025)
Productivity Improvement with Virtual Integrated Performance Measurement System.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
Teaching
Courses
- TBM4500 - Civil and Environmental Engineering, Specialization Project
- TBM4501 - Civil and Environmental Engineering, Specialization Project
- TBA4127 - Building Design Management
- TBA4600 - Researchers track, Specialization Project
- TBM4920 - Master's thesis in Civil Engineering for international students
- TBM4900 - Master's Thesis in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- TBA4125 - BM4 Design of Buildings and Structures
- TBM4319 - Project Management, Advanced Course
- TBA4155 - Front-end of Projects
- TBA5200 - Front-end of Projects
- BA6207 - Risk Management
- BA6202 - Risk Management
- BYGT2323 - Area and Infrastructure
- BA8511 - Topics in Project Management and Construction Engineering
- TBA4151 - Construction Engineering, Advanced Course
- BM6910 - Technology management and digital transformation, master thesis
- TBM4210 - Building process, Basic Course
- BM6104 - Building Design Management, Basic Course
Outreach
2024
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Conference lectureTemeljotov Salaj, Alenka; Torp, Olav; Andalib, Elham. (2024) Competencies for Smart City Challenges. IFAC Conference on Technology, Culture, and International Stability
2023
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Conference lectureØrke, Johan Christie; Malvik, Tobias Onshuus; Torp, Olav; Fossheim, Terje Kjetil. (2023) Life Cycle Cost and Value of Norwegian Sports Facilities. International Group for Lean Construction 31
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Conference lectureTorp, Olav; Andalib, Elham; Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka. (2023) Need for creative competencies in engineering education. CIRRE 2023, 8th Conference of Interdisciplinary Research on Real Estate
2021
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Feature article
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)
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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)
2018
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Conference 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)
2017
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Conference lectureBelay, Alemu Moges; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav. (2017) Bridging strategic quality assurance (QA) regime with operational initiatives for better project decisions. 9th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization
2016
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Conference posterHaddadi, Amin; Torp, Olav; Lohne, Jardar; Lædre, Ola. (2016) The Link Between Stakeholder Power and Value Creation in Construction Projects. IGLC 2016
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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. 23rd Euroma2016 European Operations Management Association,17th to the 22nd of June 2016, Trondheim.
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Conference lectureHosseini, Ali; Lædre, Ola; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Olsson, Nils; Torp, Olav. (2016) Different experiences from relational contracting. EurOMA 2016
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LectureBelay, Alemu Moges; Torp, Olav; Thodesen, Carl. (2016) Knowledge Management (KM) in Concurrent Construction Projects. Creative Construction Conference 2016
2015
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Conference lectureHosseini, Ali; Lædre, Ola; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Torp, Olav; Olsson, Nils; Lohne, Jardar. (2015) Selection criteria for project delivery methods for infrastructure projects. IPMA 29th World Congress - The way to project management in multicultural context
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Conference lectureAhmad, Saad Bin Saleem; Svalestuen, Fredrik; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Torp, Olav. (2015) A review of performance measurements for successful Concurrent Construction. IPMA 29th World Congress - The way to project management in multicultural context
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LectureWelde, Morten; Torp, Olav. (2015) Estimeringsmetodikk i de (store) statlige etatene omfattet av ordningen med ekstern kvalitetssikring. AACEI Norway Fagdag 2015
2013
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Conference lectureKlakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav. (2013) Decommissioning Barsebäck: Cost estimation and Uncertainty Analysis. 6th DCEG Meeting. , 18. June 2013
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Conference lectureKristensen, Kai Haakon; Andersen, Bjørn; Torp, Olav. (2013) Date-Delivery Problem Of Design In Construction Projects. 7th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization
2011
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Conference lectureTorp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Austeng, Kjell. (2011) Consistency and accuracy in qualitative expert assessments: Analysis of empirical findings from Norway. 25th IPMA World Congress on Project Management
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Conference lectureTorp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Austeng, Kjell. (2011) Consistency and accuracy in qualitative expert assessments. Analysis of empirical findings in Norway. 25th IPMA World Congress 2011
2009
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Conference lectureKlakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Austeng, Kjell. (2009) Good and Simple: A dilemma in Analytical Processes?. 23rd IPMA World Congress
2007
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Conference lectureTorp, Olav; Austeng, Kjell. (2007) Long term projects and needs for prediction tools - A study of Cost Development in Norwegian Road Projects. 21st IPMA World Congress on Project Management
2004
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Conference lecture
2003
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Conference lectureLædre, Ola; Samset, Knut Fredrik; Hansen, Ole-Petter; Torp, Olav; Olsson, Nils. (2003) Managing the Front-End of Projects - A Bibliographical Guide. The 12th International Conference on Management of Technology