Jan Alexander Langlo

Jan Alexander Langlo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on project management methodologies, construction industry performance, and organizational collaboration. Key competencies include quality leadership, lean management, performance improvement, and public sector project evaluation.

His work emphasizes practical applications in construction and infrastructure projects, with a focus on optimizing project transaction costs, enhancing productivity, and improving cost estimation accuracy. Langlo has authored or co-authored several textbooks on project management, including multiple editions of Praktisk prosjektledelse.

Recent publications highlight longitudinal studies on Norwegian construction industry trends, evaluations of sustainable building projects, and frameworks for digital maturity in construction. His research often addresses challenges in public sector projects, such as maximizing social benefits and managing uncertainty in large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Langlo has contributed to major evaluations, including the T2 Airport Terminal project in Oslo and studies on municipal portfolio management. His work integrates empirical analysis with practical recommendations, aiming to bridge theoretical insights and real-world project execution.