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BI Centre for Construction Industry

The 10th Megaproject ‘Theory Meets Practice’ Workshop

5-6 September 2024, BI Norwegian Business School

Friday 6 September 09:00-14:00

For academics only.

Room: A2-Blue 3

Day 2 of the workshop is dedicated research, and we start with presentations and discussions of papers. Each presenter gets 20 min in total, including presentation and feedback.

Programme

  • Time
  • Title
  • Morning coffee

  • Paper session

    • Tristano Sainati et al: Megaprojects under pressure: Exploring causes and solutions for de-escalation
    • Albert De Marco and Rebuglio: Program Management of construction projects: An action research
    • Alfons van Marrewijk: Interorganizational governance mechanisms in the program management of the BiOceanic Corridor megaproject
    • Pedram Soltani: The governance of inter-organizational programs for tackling grand challenges in the construction industry: Lessons from an integrated urban transformation in the Netherlands)
  • Coffee break

  • Paper session continues

    • Giacomo Dei et al: Multiple pasts and temporary organizations: An analysis of the cross-organizational battles of narratives for Fehmarbelt
    • Linzhuo Wang: Revisiting ESG of megaprojects: A systematic literature review
    • Ermal Hetemi et al: Driving sustainability transitions through large-scale transformation projects: Contrasting two project-oriented agency strategies
  • Coffee break

  • Reflections and discussion on research opportunities relating megaprojects and sustainability/Grand Challenges + information from PMI

  • Closing remarks and lunch to go