Mestamaster in Academic Research
26 theses and publications from Finnish universities reference Mestamaster in their research on takt production, lean construction, and scheduling.
2025
LAB University of Applied Sciences
Challenges of takt production from a site manager's perspective
Veli Leppänen
Investigates operational challenges in two takt production pilot projects. Identifies key problems in information flow, contractual matters, and site logistics.
Read the thesisSouth-Eastern Finland UAS (XAMK)
Improving schedule management and production in building services projects
Sami Siitonen
Examines improving schedule management and production efficiency in HVAC projects. Highlights value in takt scheduling and Last Planner systems for supporting production flow.
Read the thesisMetropolia University of Applied Sciences
Utilizing 4D simulation in earthwork contracting
Tuomas Mäkinen
Explores how 4D simulation supports takt-based schedule planning in earthwork projects. Tracked 15 takt wagons across 21 takt areas in weekly phases.
Read the thesisMetropolia University of Applied Sciences
Takt production in balcony renovation projects
Andri Murekas
Studies takt production in balcony renovations. Reports significant advantages in workflow clarity, improved site predictability, and enhanced worker satisfaction.
Read the thesisLAB University of Applied Sciences
Takt production in a bathroom module factory
Elias Pitkälä
Examines takt production applicability to industrial modular construction. Proposes a hybrid approach where takt applies specifically to assembly lines.
Read the thesisTampere University of Applied Sciences
Preparation and potential problems of takt production
Konsta Luukila
Studies preparation procedures for takt production during interior work phases. Concludes that successful implementation requires meticulous preparation.
Read the thesisTampere University of Applied Sciences
The significance of advance planning in subcontract management
Kristian Klava
Examines how advance planning and subcontractor oversight influences workflow in takt production contexts. Demonstrates enhanced cost control through continuous tracking.
Read the thesisMetropolia University of Applied Sciences
Impact of construction site logistics on building projects
Ilkka Kankare
Investigates how construction site logistics influences building projects. Identifies issues in supply chain coordination and presents solutions for logistics improvement.
Read the thesis2024
Tampere University
BIM-based schedule management methods
Olli Kaakinen
Master's thesis on information modeling-based (BIM) schedule management methods. Investigates how digital tools and building information models enhance scheduling workflows.
Read the thesisMetropolia University of Applied Sciences
Utilizing takt scheduling on construction sites
Ville Päivä
Examines how takt scheduling is implemented across construction sites at Lujatalo Oy. Identifies advantages, disadvantages, and improvement areas through site manager interviews.
Read the thesisTurku University of Applied Sciences
Utilizing takt scheduling in multi-story residential construction
Niklas Kaamanen
Studies takt production in apartment construction. All interviewees rated it 'very useful' or 'useful' — citing shorter throughput times and improved control.
Read the thesisTurku University of Applied Sciences
Takt production on apartment building construction sites
Eetu Järvinen
Investigates takt production benefits for Rakennusliike Peab Oy. Examines quality assurance requirements and documentation using Congrid+ software.
Read the thesisMetropolia University of Applied Sciences
Takt scheduling in renovation construction
Jesse Tuomi
Examines takt scheduling application in renovation for Lujatalo Oy. Provides practical insights for applying takt principles in renovation building.
Read the thesisSavonia University of Applied Sciences
Prerequisites for takt scheduling implementation in a hospital project
Eetu Savolainen
Examines takt scheduling implementation prerequisites for a hospital construction phase. Provides a detailed implementation checklist for future adoption.
Read the thesisTurku University of Applied Sciences
Takt schedule implementation for interior finishing phase
Saija Järvelä
Documents the design and implementation of a takt schedule for Pohjola Rakennus Oy. Contractors provided positive feedback regarding schedule clarity and collaboration.
Read the thesisOulu University of Applied Sciences
Utilizing AI in concrete structural engineering
Katri Yrjänä
Examines AI implementation potential in concrete structural engineering. Identifies stages where AI provides the most value for scheduling and design workflows.
Read the thesisTurku University of Applied Sciences
From resource-based scheduling to synchronized scheduling
Johanna Finnholm
Compares resource-based vs. synchronized (takt) scheduling. Finds that synchronized scheduling achieves 1–2 months of schedule reduction over traditional methods.
Read the thesisTampere University of Applied Sciences
Takt production in construction schedule management
Vilho Jarkko
Explores takt production covering historical development, foundational principles, and Lean philosophy. Develops an Excel-based calculator for labor resource requirements.
Read the thesisMetropolia University of Applied Sciences
Procurement execution in a takt production project
Anton Hosio
Examines procurement processes within a takt production framework at Laakso Joint Hospital. Identifies challenges takt production creates for procurement planning.
Read the thesis2023
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Takt scheduling functionality, practicality and implementation in interior works
Johanna Aalto
Studies takt implementation at a construction site in Turku. Despite challenges, most respondents endorsed adopting takt methodology going forward.
Read the thesisTampere University
Post-analysis of scheduling success in renovation projects using takt production
Milja Kittilä
Post-completion analysis of schedule performance across five residential renovation projects using takt production. Only 33.3% of wet area tasks and 28.0% of dry area tasks started as planned.
Read the thesisSatakunta University of Applied Sciences
HVAC project and schedule monitoring
Mikko Kujanpää
Aims to enhance project and schedule tracking for an HVAC contracting company by implementing scheduling and monitoring software.
Read the thesis2021
Tampere University — MDPI Buildings
Takt Production Monitoring and Control in Apartment Renovation Projects
Kimmo Keskiniva, Arto Saari & Juha-Matti Junnonen
Develops and tests a digital monitoring solution for takt production. Production monitoring evolved from paper to a digital application automatically compared with a digital takt schedule.
Read the thesisMetropolia University of Applied Sciences
Flow-based scheduling for pipe renovations
Kata Ruoppa
Examines whether takt production suits line renovation projects at Consti. Concludes that a hybrid takt model — some work in takt, some outside — is a functional solution.
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