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Olav Torp

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Olav Torp

Associate Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

olav.torp@ntnu.no
+4773594736 +4793422673 Byggteknisk, 2-232, Gløshaugen, Høgskoleringen 7a
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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

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2026

  • Malvik, Tobias Onshuus; Torp, Olav; Johansen, Agnar. (2026) Bridging Lean Construction to Opportunity Management and Sustainability. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis

2025

  • 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
  • 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
  • Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Torgersen, Paul; Drevland, Frode. (2025) Cost management in a Norwegian public project.
    Non-fiction chapter
  • Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Drevland, Frode. (2025) Cost Estimating Approaches.
    Non-fiction chapter
  • Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Drevland, Frode. (2025) Cost Estimating in Target Value Delivery.
    Non-fiction chapter

2024

  • Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka; Torp, Olav; Andalib, Elham. (2024) Competencies for Smart City Challenges. IFAC-PapersOnLine
    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
  • Kalsaas, Bo Terje; Kristensen, Kai Haakon; Veen, Astrid Renata van; Johansen, Agnar; Torp, Olav. (2024) Prosjekteringsprosesser. Verdiskaping, bærekraft og kompleksitet. Fagbokforlaget
    Textbook
  • 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
  • Sabri, Omar Kusay; Torp, Olav; Bruland, Amund. (2024) Resolution of Disputes in Infrastructure Projects: A Norwegian Perspective. Buildings
    Academic article
  • 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
  • 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
  • Shabani, Rouzbeh; Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Johansen, Agnar. (2024) Managing Uncertainty in the Construction Phase of Road Projects.
    Academic chapter

2023

  • 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
  • Torp, Olav; Andalib, Elham; Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka. (2023) Need for creative competencies in engineering education. 8th International Academic Conference on Places and technologies
    Anthology
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Engebø, Atle; Torp, Olav; Lædre, Ola. (2021) Development of Target Cost for a High-Performance Building.
    Academic chapter
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Kalsaas, Bo Terje; Bølviken, Trond; Hannås, Gøril. (2020) Uncertainty management. A development area for Lean Construction.
    Academic chapter

2019

  • Torp, Olav; Ingemund, Jordanger; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Bjerke, Yvonne C.. (2019) Room to Manoeuvre: Governing the Project Provisions.
    Academic chapter
  • Engebø, Atle; Skatvedt, Åsmund; Torp, Olav. (2019) Soft Elements in Collaborative Project Delivery Methods.
    Academic chapter
  • 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; Olsson, Nils; Larssen, Per Fridtjof; Langlo, Jan Alexander. (2019) Evaluering av prosjektet Ny Bodø brannstasjon. NTNU
    Research report
  • 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
  • Torp, Olav. (2019) How Stochastic Cost Estimates Could Be Applied in Relation to Target Value Design.
    Academic chapter
  • 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; Kvande, Tore; Time, Berit; Torp, Olav; Lohne, Jardar. (2019) Risk management in procurement of blue-green roofs – supplier perspective.
    Academic chapter

2018

  • Welde, Morten; Dahl, Roy Endre; Torp, Olav; Aass, Torbjørn. (2018) Kostnadsstyring i entreprisekontrakter. Ex ante akademisk forlag
    Academic monograph
  • Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Swärd, Anna; Torp, Olav; Jordanger, Ingemund; langeland, hilje. (2018) Usikkerhetsstyring og samhandling i byggeprosjekter. Bygg 21
    Research report
  • Torp, Olav; Knudsen, Jens Biermann; Rønneberg, Ingeborg Louise. (2018) Factors affecting implementation of Lean Construction.
    Academic chapter
  • 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
  • Åsgård, Tina; Torp, Olav. (2018) Hvordan kan ingeniører bli bedre på HMS?. Byggeindustrien
    Popular science article
  • Albrechtsen, Eirik; Kjellen, Urban Anders Gunnar; Kongsvik, Trond; Danielsen, Daniel André; Torp, Olav. (2018) Forutseende sikkerhetsindikatorer i bygg- og anleggsbransjen. NTNU
    Research report

2017

  • Danielsen, Daniel André; Torp, Olav; Engebø, Atle; Lædre, Ola; Lohne, Jardar. (2017) Cost Development in Norwegian Public Construction Projects.
    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
  • Danielsen, Daniel André; Torp, Olav; Lohne, Jardar. (2017) HSE in Civil Engineering Programs and Industry Expectations. 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
  • Belay, Alemu Moges; Torp, Olav. (2017) Do Longer Projects Have Larger Cost Deviation Than Shorter Construction Projects?. Procedia Engineering
    Academic article
  • Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Kalsaas, Bo Terje; Bølviken, Trond; Hannås, Gøril. (2017) Usikkerhetsstyring - et utviklingsområde for Lean Construction.
    Academic chapter

2016

  • 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
  • Belay, Alemu Moges; Torp, Olav; Thodesen, Carl. (2016) Managing Concurrent Construction Projects Using Knowledge Management and Set-based Thinking. Procedia Engineering
    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
  • Welde, Morten; Torp, Olav. (2016) Kostnadestimeringsmetodikk i etatene omfattet av KS-ordningen. En kartlegging. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report
  • 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
  • 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

  • Torp, Olav; Drevland, Frode; Austeng, Kjell. (2015) Prosess for kostnadsestimering under usikkerhet. Ex Ante forlag
    Non-fiction monograph
  • Opsahl, Hanne Olstad; Torp, Olav; Lædre, Ola; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Olsson, Nils. (2015) Implementation Strategies in Large Infrastructure Projects.
    Academic chapter

2014

  • 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

  • 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

  • Bruland, Amund; Austeng, Kjell; Torp, Olav. (2012) Kostnads- og budsjettutvikling i vegprosjekter Rapport 2. NTNU Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
    Research report

2010

  • 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

  • Olsson, Nils; Johansen, Agnar; Langlo, Jan Alexander; Torp, Olav. (2008) Project ownership: implications on success measurement. Measuring Business Excellence
    Academic article

2007

  • Drevland, Frode; Austeng, Kjell; Torp, Olav. (2007) Usikkerhetsanalyse - Modellering, estimering og beregning. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report

2006

  • 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

  • Torp, Olav; Johansen, Agnar. (2003) Oppstart og avslutning av prosjekter. [Mangler utgivernavn]
    Research report

2001

  • Torp, Olav. (2001) Litteraturstudium innen tidligfasevurderinger av prosjekter, Rapport nr CONCEPT 01-10. Institutt for bygg- og anleggsteknikk NTNU
    Research report

1999

  • Kilde, Halvard; Samset, Knut; Torp, Olav; Andersen, Bjørn. (1999) Usikkerhet som mulighet og gevinst. Styring av usikkerhet i prosjekter. NTNU
    Textbook

1997

  • Blakstad, Siri Hunnes; Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny. (1997) Programmeringsprosessen i Statsbygg. NTNU. Inst. f. bygg- og anleggsteknikk
    Research report

Journal publications

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Åsgård, Tina; Torp, Olav. (2018) Hvordan kan ingeniører bli bedre på HMS?. Byggeindustrien
    Popular science article
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sabri, Omar Kusay; Torp, Olav; Bruland, Amund. (2024) Resolution of Disputes in Infrastructure Projects: A Norwegian Perspective. Buildings
    Academic article
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Torp, Olav; Magnussen, Ole Morten; Olsson, Nils; Klakegg, Ole Jonny. (2006) Kostnadsusikkerhet i store stalige investeringsprosjekter. Concept rapport
    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
  • Danielsen, Daniel André; Torp, Olav; Lohne, Jardar. (2017) HSE in Civil Engineering Programs and Industry Expectations. Procedia Engineering
    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
  • Barakchi, Moein; Torp, Olav; Belay, Alemu Moges. (2017) Cost Estimation Methods for Transport Infrastructure: A Systematic Literature Review. Procedia Engineering
    Academic article
  • Belay, Alemu Moges; Torp, Olav. (2017) Do Longer Projects Have Larger Cost Deviation Than Shorter Construction Projects?. Procedia Engineering
    Academic article
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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; Thodesen, Carl; Odeck, James. (2016) A framework for Organizing a Resilient Cost Benefit Analysis for Construction Projects. 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

Books

  • Welde, Morten; Dahl, Roy Endre; Torp, Olav; Aass, Torbjørn. (2018) Kostnadsstyring i entreprisekontrakter. Ex ante akademisk forlag
    Academic monograph
  • Torp, Olav; Andalib, Elham; Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka. (2023) Need for creative competencies in engineering education. 8th International Academic Conference on Places and technologies
    Anthology
  • Kalsaas, Bo Terje; Kristensen, Kai Haakon; Veen, Astrid Renata van; Johansen, Agnar; Torp, Olav. (2024) Prosjekteringsprosesser. Verdiskaping, bærekraft og kompleksitet. Fagbokforlaget
    Textbook
  • Kilde, Halvard; Samset, Knut; Torp, Olav; Andersen, Bjørn. (1999) Usikkerhet som mulighet og gevinst. Styring av usikkerhet i prosjekter. NTNU
    Textbook
  • Torp, Olav; Drevland, Frode; Austeng, Kjell. (2015) Prosess for kostnadsestimering under usikkerhet. Ex Ante forlag
    Non-fiction monograph
  • 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

  • Torp, Olav; Ingemund, Jordanger; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Bjerke, Yvonne C.. (2019) Room to Manoeuvre: Governing the Project Provisions.
    Academic chapter
  • 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
  • Engebø, Atle; Skatvedt, Åsmund; Torp, Olav. (2019) Soft Elements in Collaborative Project Delivery Methods.
    Academic chapter
  • Torp, Olav; Knudsen, Jens Biermann; Rønneberg, Ingeborg Louise. (2018) Factors affecting implementation of Lean Construction.
    Academic chapter
  • Engebø, Atle; Torp, Olav; Lædre, Ola. (2021) Development of Target Cost for a High-Performance Building.
    Academic chapter
  • 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
  • Sabri, Omar Kusay; Torp, Olav. (2022) CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF DISPUTES IN THE NORWEGIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS.
    Academic chapter
  • Kristensen, Kai Haakon; Andersen, Bjørn; Torp, Olav. (2013) Addressing The Due-Date-Delivery Problem Of Design In Construction Projects.
    Academic chapter
  • Danielsen, Daniel André; Torp, Olav; Engebø, Atle; Lædre, Ola; Lohne, Jardar. (2017) Cost Development in Norwegian Public Construction Projects.
    Academic chapter
  • Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Torgersen, Paul; Drevland, Frode. (2025) Cost management in a Norwegian public project.
    Non-fiction chapter
  • Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Drevland, Frode. (2025) Cost Estimating Approaches.
    Non-fiction chapter
  • Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Drevland, Frode. (2025) Cost Estimating in Target Value Delivery.
    Non-fiction chapter
  • 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
  • Haddadi, Amin; Torp, Olav; Lohne, Jardar; Lædre, Ola. (2016) The Link Between Stakeholder Power and Value Creation in Construction Projects.
    Academic chapter
  • Torp, Olav. (2019) How Stochastic Cost Estimates Could Be Applied in Relation to Target Value Design.
    Academic chapter
  • Shabani, Rouzbeh; Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Johansen, Agnar. (2024) Managing Uncertainty in the Construction Phase of Road Projects.
    Academic chapter
  • Opsahl, Hanne Olstad; Torp, Olav; Lædre, Ola; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Olsson, Nils. (2015) Implementation Strategies in Large Infrastructure Projects.
    Academic chapter
  • Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Kalsaas, Bo Terje; Bølviken, Trond; Hannås, Gøril. (2017) Usikkerhetsstyring - et utviklingsområde for Lean Construction.
    Academic chapter
  • Andenæs, Erlend; Kvande, Tore; Time, Berit; Torp, Olav; Lohne, Jardar. (2019) Risk management in procurement of blue-green roofs – supplier perspective.
    Academic chapter
  • Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Kalsaas, Bo Terje; Bølviken, Trond; Hannås, Gøril. (2020) Uncertainty management. A development area for Lean Construction.
    Academic chapter

Report

  • Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Swärd, Anna; Torp, Olav; Jordanger, Ingemund; langeland, hilje. (2018) Usikkerhetsstyring og samhandling i byggeprosjekter. Bygg 21
    Research report
  • Blakstad, Siri Hunnes; Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny. (1997) Programmeringsprosessen i Statsbygg. NTNU. Inst. f. bygg- og anleggsteknikk
    Research report
  • Austeng, Kjell; Bruland, Amund; Torp, Olav. (2006) Kostnadsutvikling i vegprosjekter. Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport, NTNU
    Research report
  • Torp, Olav; Olsson, Nils; Larssen, Per Fridtjof; Langlo, Jan Alexander. (2019) Evaluering av prosjektet Ny Bodø brannstasjon. NTNU
    Research report
  • Drevland, Frode; Austeng, Kjell; Torp, Olav. (2007) Usikkerhetsanalyse - Modellering, estimering og beregning. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report
  • Albrechtsen, Eirik; Kjellen, Urban Anders Gunnar; Kongsvik, Trond; Danielsen, Daniel André; Torp, Olav. (2018) Forutseende sikkerhetsindikatorer i bygg- og anleggsbransjen. NTNU
    Research report
  • 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
  • Torp, Olav; Johansen, Agnar. (2003) Oppstart og avslutning av prosjekter. [Mangler utgivernavn]
    Research report
  • Bruland, Amund; Austeng, Kjell; Torp, Olav. (2012) Kostnads- og budsjettutvikling i vegprosjekter Rapport 2. NTNU Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
    Research report
  • Welde, Morten; Torp, Olav. (2016) Kostnadestimeringsmetodikk i etatene omfattet av KS-ordningen. En kartlegging. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report
  • Torp, Olav. (2001) Litteraturstudium innen tidligfasevurderinger av prosjekter, Rapport nr CONCEPT 01-10. Institutt for bygg- og anleggsteknikk NTNU
    Research report
  • 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

  • Malvik, Tobias Onshuus; Torp, Olav; Johansen, Agnar. (2026) Bridging Lean Construction to Opportunity Management and Sustainability. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis
  • 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

  • Conference lecture
    Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka; Torp, Olav; Andalib, Elham. (2024) Competencies for Smart City Challenges. IFAC Conference on Technology, Culture, and International Stability

2023

  • Conference lecture
    Ørke, 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
  • Conference lecture
    Torp, 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

  • Feature article
    Engebø, Atle; Torp, Olav; Lædre, Ola. (2021) Målprisutvikling i to-stegsmodellen.

2019

  • Lecture
    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 (IGLC)
  • Lecture
    Andenæs, 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

  • Conference lecture
    Torp, 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

  • Conference lecture
    Belay, 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

  • Conference poster
    Haddadi, Amin; Torp, Olav; Lohne, Jardar; Lædre, Ola. (2016) The Link Between Stakeholder Power and Value Creation in Construction Projects. IGLC 2016
  • Lecture
    Belay, 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.
  • Conference lecture
    Hosseini, Ali; Lædre, Ola; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Olsson, Nils; Torp, Olav. (2016) Different experiences from relational contracting. EurOMA 2016
  • Lecture
    Belay, Alemu Moges; Torp, Olav; Thodesen, Carl. (2016) Knowledge Management (KM) in Concurrent Construction Projects. Creative Construction Conference 2016

2015

  • Conference lecture
    Hosseini, 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
  • Conference lecture
    Ahmad, 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
  • Lecture
    Welde, Morten; Torp, Olav. (2015) Estimeringsmetodikk i de (store) statlige etatene omfattet av ordningen med ekstern kvalitetssikring. AACEI Norway Fagdag 2015

2013

  • Conference lecture
    Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav. (2013) Decommissioning Barsebäck: Cost estimation and Uncertainty Analysis. 6th DCEG Meeting. , 18. June 2013
  • Conference lecture
    Kristensen, Kai Haakon; Andersen, Bjørn; Torp, Olav. (2013) Date-Delivery Problem Of Design In Construction Projects. 7th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization

2011

  • Conference lecture
    Torp, 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
  • Conference lecture
    Torp, 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

  • Conference lecture
    Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Austeng, Kjell. (2009) Good and Simple: A dilemma in Analytical Processes?. 23rd IPMA World Congress

2007

  • Conference lecture
    Torp, 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

  • Conference lecture
    Torp, Olav. (2004) Efficient Project Start-up. 18th IPMA World Congress on Project Management

2003

  • Conference lecture
    Lædre, 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

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