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

2024

Kalsaas, Bo Terje; Kristensen, Kai Haakon; van Veen, Astrid Renata; Johansen, Agnar; Torp, Olav. (2024) Prosjekteringsprosesser. Verdiskaping, bærekraft og kompleksitet. Fagbokforlaget Fagbokforlaget
Textbook
Torp, Olav; Klungseth, Nora Johanne; Christoffer Gottlieb, Stefan. (2024) Preface for the 12<sup>th</sup> Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organisation. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Editorial
Shabani, Rouzbeh; Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Johansen, Agnar. (2024) Managing Uncertainty in the Construction Phase of Road Projects. IntechOpen
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Torp, Olav; Malvik, Tobias Onshuus; Ørke, Johan Christie. (2024) Navigating Sustainability Dilemmas in Decision-Making for Sports Facilities. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
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
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka; Torp, Olav; Andalib, Elham. (2024) Competencies for Smart City Challenges. IFAC-PapersOnLine
Academic article

2023

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
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
Ørke, Johan Christie; Torp, Olav; Malvik, Tobias Onshuus. (2023) Kostnadsestimering av idrettsanlegg.
Website (informational material)
Ørke, Johan Christie; Torp, Olav. (2023) Rapportering og læring av uønskede hendelser .
Website (informational material)

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; 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
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; 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
Sabri, Omar Kusay; Torp, Olav. (2022) CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF DISPUTES IN THE NORWEGIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS .
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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
Ørke, Johan Christie; Torp, Olav; Malvik, Tobias Onshuus. (2022) Prosjektveilederen.
Website (informational material)

2021

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
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus; Johansen, Agnar; Torp, Olav; Olsson, Nils. (2021) Evaluation of Target Value Delivery and Opportunity Management as Complementary Practices. Sustainability
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
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
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
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) 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
Engebø, Atle; Torp, Olav; Lædre, Ola. (2021) Målprisutvikling i to-stegsmodellen. Byggeindustrien
Feature article
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

2020

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
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
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

2019

Torp, Olav; Olsson, Nils; Larssen, Per Fridtjof; Langlo, Jan Alexander. (2019) Evaluering av prosjektet Ny Bodø brannstasjon. NTNU
Report
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
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
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
Engebø, Atle; Skatvedt, Åsmund; Torp, Olav. (2019) Soft Elements in Collaborative Project Delivery Methods.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Torp, Olav. (2019) How Stochastic Cost Estimates Could Be Applied in Relation to Target Value Design.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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
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

2018

Albrechtsen, Eirik; Kjellen, Urban Anders Gunnar; Kongsvik, Trond; Danielsen, Daniel André; Torp, Olav. (2018) Forutseende sikkerhetsindikatorer i bygg- og anleggsbransjen. NTNU
Report
Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Swärd, Anna ; Torp, Olav; Jordanger, Ingemund; langeland, hilje. (2018) Usikkerhetsstyring og samhandling i byggeprosjekter. Bygg 21
Report
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
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
Welde, Morten; Dahl, Roy Endre; Torp, Olav; Aass, Torbjørn. (2018) Kostnadsstyring i entreprisekontrakter. Concept rapport (55)
Academic monograph
Åsgård, Tina; Torp, Olav. (2018) Hvordan kan ingeniører bli bedre på HMS?. Byggeindustrien
Popular scientific article

2017

Danielsen, Daniel André; Torp, Olav; Lohne, Jardar. (2017) HSE in Civil Engineering Programs and Industry Expectations. Procedia Engineering
Academic article
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
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
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
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

2016

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

2015

Torp, Olav; Drevland, Frode; Austeng, Kjell. (2015) Prosess for kostnadsestimering under usikkerhet. Ex Ante forlag
Non-fiction book
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

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
Article in business/trade/industry journal
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
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

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

2009

Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Austeng, Kjell. (2009) Good and Simple: A dilemma in Analytical Processes?. International Project Management Association
Other

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) Uncertainty analysis - Modelling, estimation and calculation. Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Report

2006

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

Torp, Olav. (2001) Litteraturstudium innen tidligfasevurderinger av prosjekter, Rapport nr CONCEPT 01-10. Institutt for bygg- og anleggsteknikk NTNU
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. Rapport (97002)
Report

Journal publications

Torp, Olav; Klungseth, Nora Johanne; Christoffer Gottlieb, Stefan. (2024) Preface for the 12<sup>th</sup> Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organisation. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Editorial
Torp, Olav; Malvik, Tobias Onshuus; Ørke, Johan Christie. (2024) Navigating Sustainability Dilemmas in Decision-Making for Sports Facilities. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
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
Temeljotov Salaj, Alenka; Torp, Olav; Andalib, Elham. (2024) Competencies for Smart City Challenges. IFAC-PapersOnLine
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
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; 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
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; 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
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
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
Malvik, Tobias Onshuus; Johansen, Agnar; Torp, Olav; Olsson, Nils. (2021) Evaluation of Target Value Delivery and Opportunity Management as Complementary Practices. Sustainability
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Åsgård, Tina; Torp, Olav. (2018) Hvordan kan ingeniører bli bedre på HMS?. Byggeindustrien
Popular scientific 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. (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
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
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
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
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
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
Johansen, Agnar; Sandvin, Bettina; Torp, Olav; Økland, Andreas. (2014) Uncertainty analysis – 5 challenges with today's practice. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Academic article
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) Performance measurement in the building design process: a tool for building design managers. Journal of Design Research
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
Olsson, Nils; Johansen, Agnar; Langlo, Jan Alexander; Torp, Olav. (2008) Project ownership: implications on success measurement. Measuring Business Excellence
Academic article
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

Kalsaas, Bo Terje; Kristensen, Kai Haakon; van Veen, Astrid Renata; Johansen, Agnar; Torp, Olav. (2024) Prosjekteringsprosesser. Verdiskaping, bærekraft og kompleksitet. Fagbokforlaget Fagbokforlaget
Textbook
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
Welde, Morten; Dahl, Roy Endre; Torp, Olav; Aass, Torbjørn. (2018) Kostnadsstyring i entreprisekontrakter. Concept rapport (55)
Academic monograph
Torp, Olav; Drevland, Frode; Austeng, Kjell. (2015) Prosess for kostnadsestimering under usikkerhet. Ex Ante forlag
Non-fiction book
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

Shabani, Rouzbeh; Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Johansen, Agnar. (2024) Managing Uncertainty in the Construction Phase of Road Projects. IntechOpen
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Sabri, Omar Kusay; Torp, Olav. (2022) CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF DISPUTES IN THE NORWEGIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS .
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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
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
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
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
Engebø, Atle; Skatvedt, Åsmund; Torp, Olav. (2019) Soft Elements in Collaborative Project Delivery Methods.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Torp, Olav. (2019) How Stochastic Cost Estimates Could Be Applied in Relation to Target Value Design.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Opsahl, Hanne Olstad; Torp, Olav; Lædre, Ola; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Olsson, Nils. (2015) Implementation Strategies in Large Infrastructure Projects.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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
Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Torp, Olav; Austeng, Kjell. (2009) Good and Simple: A dilemma in Analytical Processes?. International Project Management Association
Other

Report

Torp, Olav; Olsson, Nils; Larssen, Per Fridtjof; Langlo, Jan Alexander. (2019) Evaluering av prosjektet Ny Bodø brannstasjon. NTNU
Report
Albrechtsen, Eirik; Kjellen, Urban Anders Gunnar; Kongsvik, Trond; Danielsen, Daniel André; Torp, Olav. (2018) Forutseende sikkerhetsindikatorer i bygg- og anleggsbransjen. NTNU
Report
Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Swärd, Anna ; Torp, Olav; Jordanger, Ingemund; langeland, hilje. (2018) Usikkerhetsstyring og samhandling i byggeprosjekter. Bygg 21
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
Report
Welde, Morten; Torp, Olav. (2016) Kostnadestimeringsmetodikk i etatene omfattet av KS-ordningen. En kartlegging. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Report
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
Bruland, Amund; Austeng, Kjell; Torp, Olav. (2012) Kostnads- og budsjettutvikling i vegprosjekter Rapport 2. NTNU Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Report
Drevland, Frode; Austeng, Kjell; Torp, Olav. (2007) Uncertainty analysis - Modelling, estimation and calculation. Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport
Report
Austeng, Kjell; Bruland, Amund; Torp, Olav. (2006) Kostnadsutvikling i vegprosjekter. Institutt for bygg, anlegg og transport, NTNU
Report
Torp, Olav; Johansen, Agnar. (2003) Oppstart og avslutning av prosjekter. [Mangler utgivernavn]
Report
Torp, Olav. (2001) Litteraturstudium innen tidligfasevurderinger av prosjekter, Rapport nr CONCEPT 01-10. Institutt for bygg- og anleggsteknikk NTNU
Report
Blakstad, Siri Hunnes; Torp, Olav; Klakegg, Ole Jonny. (1997) Programmeringsprosessen i Statsbygg. Rapport (97002)
Report

INFORMASJONSMATR

Ørke, Johan Christie; Torp, Olav; Malvik, Tobias Onshuus. (2023) Kostnadsestimering av idrettsanlegg.
Website (informational material)
Ørke, Johan Christie; Torp, Olav. (2023) Rapportering og læring av uønskede hendelser .
Website (informational material)
Ørke, Johan Christie; Torp, Olav; Malvik, Tobias Onshuus. (2022) Prosjektveilederen.
Website (informational material)

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2023

Academic lecture

Ørke, Johan Christie; Malvik, Tobias Onshuus; Torp, Olav; Fossheim, Terje Kjetil. (2023) Life Cycle Cost and Value of Norwegian Sports Facilities. The International Group for Lean Construction International Group for Lean Construction 31 , Lille 2023-06-28 - 2023-06-30

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) , Dublin 2019-07-01 - 2019-07-07
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) , London, UK 2019-09-09 - 2019-09-11

2018

Academic 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) International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) , Chennai 2018-07-17 -

2017

Academic lecture

Belay, 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

Lecture

Belay, 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
Poster

Haddadi, 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
Academic lecture

Hosseini, 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
Lecture

Belay, 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

2015

Lecture

Welde, 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 -
Academic lecture

Ahmad, 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
Academic lecture

Hosseini, 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

Academic lecture

Klakegg, 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
Academic lecture

Kristensen, 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

Academic lecture

Torp, 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
Academic lecture

Torp, 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

Academic lecture

Klakegg, 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

Academic lecture

Torp, 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

Academic lecture

Torp, 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

Academic lecture

Lædre, 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

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