Alternative small house building

This thesis examines the possibility of transferring certain construction tasks in the newproduction of single-family homes with private ownership to the customer. Thebackground of the study is a growing need to streamline the construction process andreduce building costs, while demand for single-family housing remains high in Sweden.Based on current laws and regulations, the study analyses which construction taskscan be excluded without affecting the functionality of the building or the ability to obtainfinal approval. The thesis is based on a combination of qualitative and quantitativemethods. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals from theconstruction industry. In addition, a comparative study of an existing small houseproject was carried out, where the effects of handing over selected tasks to thecustomer were analysed in relation to construction time and production cost. Therevised schedule showed a time reduction of 13,2%, and the cost estimate indicated adecrease in production costs by 14,8%. The interviews also show that the success ofthe concept depends on clear communication, legal clarity, and identifying the righttarget group. The results show that several interior tasks, such as painting, flooring,and parts of the kitchen installation, can be transferred to the customer withoutpreventing final approval. The conclusion is that this type of concept can serve as acomplement in the new production of single-family homes, if it is designed withconsideration for regulations, market conditions, and the customer's ability to completethe remaining work.