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John Skaar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Sciences at the University of Agder (UiA). With 19 years of industry experience spanning construction consulting, project management, and lean implementation (notably at Skanska Norway), he transitioned to academia in 2017. His educational background includes a Master's in Civil and Environmental Engineering from NTNU and graduate studies in Economics/Business Administration.
His research explores Lean Construction, operational efficiency, and leadership frameworks, with active projects like DIKU-funded 'Technology Management' and MEERC (environmentally friendly road construction). He teaches courses including:
- BYG 225 Project Management with Lean Construction
- IND 422 Risk and Opportunity Management
- TFL 942 Sustainable Cultural Change
Publications emphasize principles-driven construction management, analyzing commitment frameworks, complexity, and Lean methodology. Trends show consistent focus on bridging theory with industry practice through workflow optimization and stakeholder alignment.
He supervises Master's/Bachelor's theses and leads research grants like the NYMO project (cost-effective project implementation). No awards are documented.
