Lena Elisabeth Bygballe

Kvalshaugen, Ragnhild & Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth (2018)

Practices in institutional projects as mobilizers of change: A case of adaptation to climate change

Academy of Management. Annual Meeting Proceedings Doi: 10.5465/AMBPP.2018.13135abstract

Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth; Endresen, Maria & Fålun, Silje (2018)

The role of formal and informal mechanisms in implementing lean principles in construction projects

Engineering Construction and Architectural Management Doi: 10.1108/ECAM-07-2017-0138

Purpose – Previous research shows that implementing lean construction is not a straightforward task. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of formal and informal mechanisms in implementing lean principles in construction projects. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on a single case study of the implementation of innovative lean principles in a public construction project in Norway. The study is based on qualitative data, including 17 semi-structured interviews with 21 individuals, document analysis, and observations in meetings and seminars, in addition to informal conversations. Findings – Formal mechanisms, including contractual arrangements, have the potential to both facilitate and hamper the implementation of innovative lean principles in a construction project. They might create coherence, but at the same time they might limit the scope of the concept in such a way that others do not accept it. Informal mechanisms, including social and lateral relationships and trust aid implementation, both directly by creating commitment and by modifying the challenges that the formal mechanisms potentially incur. Formal mechanisms may, in turn, nurture the informal ones. Research limitations/implications – The research is based on a single case study within the Norwegian public sector, which is dependent on specific public procurement regulations and subject to strong contractual traditions. Originality/value – The research extends the existing knowledge of implementation of lean construction in the construction industry. It helps refining the understanding of the role played by formal and informal mechanisms, and the interplay between them in the implementation process. This knowledge is also relevant for process innovations in construction in general.

Swärd, Anna & Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth (2017)

Lean Construction i et Strategisk perspektiv

Kalsaas, Bo Terje (red.). Lean Construction. Forstå og forbedre prosjektbasert produksjon

Pryke, Stephen; Badi, Sulafa & Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth (2017)

Editorial for the special issue on social networks in construction

Construction Management and Economics, 35(8-9), s. 445- 454. Doi: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1341052

Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth (2017)

Toward a conceptualization of supplier-switching processes in business relationships

Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 23(1), s. 40- 53. Doi: 10.1016/j.pursup.2016.04.007

Hinna, Anne Kari & Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth (2013)

Bruk av innleie i norsk byggenæring

[Avis]

Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth (2012)

Nye konkurranseforhold i byggebransjen

El magasinet [Avis]

Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth (2012)

Endringer i arkitektbransjen

Arkitektnytt [Avis]

Jahre, Marianne; Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth & Engebrethsen, Erna S. (2017)

Collaborative approach to reduce risks and improve crisis management – the BaSEC case

[Academic lecture]. SNF Workshop Series: Methods of Disaster Research: Interdisciplinary Approaches.

Swärd, Anna; Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth & Vaagaasar, Anne Live (2017)

Interorganizational Routines

[Academic lecture]. SMS Costa Rica.

Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth & Jahre, Marianne (2016)

Supply chain risk management in temporary multi-organizations

[Academic lecture]. EurOMA.

Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth; Swärd, Anna Sundberg & Vaagaasar, Anne Live (2016)

Hva skal til for å få til effektiv koordinering mellom bedrifter i store komplekse prosjekter?

[Popular scientific article]. Prosjektledelse, 4, s. 25- 27.

Bygballe, Lena Elisabeth; Håkansson, Håkan & Malena, Ingemansson (2015)

An industrial network perspective on innovation in construction

Orstavik, Finn; Dainty, Andrew & Abbott, Carl (red.). Construction Innovation