A New Approach to Construction Projects Decision-Making
Subject Areas :
Keywords: Analytical Hierarchy Process, Construction Projects, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making, Engineering Economics Techniques.,
Abstract :
The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) in construction management is a decision-making technique that has attracted growing attention. However, the applications of AHP for solving construction management problems haven’t been thoroughly investigated. This research reviews 55 papers regarding AHP in 8 journals of construction management between 2015 and 2021. Review articles shown that buildings are the most popular construction projects subjected to AHP, and execution stage is the most important stage in the project life cycle. Also, it was found that the AHP is flexible and can be used as an independent tool or combined with other decision-making techniques. Then, a new method is proposed based on combining analytical hierarchy process and engineering economics techniques for decision-making in construction projects. In the following, the new method is implemented in a real construction project and its advantages over other methods combined with the AHP are presented.
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15. Benbachir, M., Cherrared, M., & Chenaf, D. (2020). Managing Sewerage Networks Using both Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methods. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2020-0287
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19. Shahata, K., & Zayed, T. (2016). Integrated Risk-Assessment Framework for Municipal Infrastructure. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(1), 04015052.
20. Li, T. H. Y., Ng, S. T., & Skitmore, M. (2016). Modeling Multi-Stakeholder Multi-Objective Decisions during Public Participation in Major Infrastructure and Construction Projects: A Decision Rule Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(3), 04015087.
21. Ebrahimian, A., Ardeshir, A., Rad, I. Z., & Ghodsypour, S. H. (2015). Urban Stormwater Construction Method Selection using a Hybrid Multi-Criteria Approach. Automation in Construction, 58, 118-128.
22. Bhatt, N., & Sarkar, D. (2020). Evaluation of Success and Risk Factors for Highway Project Performance Through Integrated Analytical Hierarchy Process and Fuzzy Interpretive Structural Modelling. International Journal of Construction Management, 20(6), 653-665.
23. Sernas, O., Zofka, A., Vaitkus, A., & Grazulyte, J. (2020). The Effect of Exposed Aggregate Concrete Gradation on the Texture Characteristics and Durability. Construction and Building Materials, 261, 119921.
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32. Salem, D., Elwakil, E., & Hegab, M. (2017). Risk Level Problems Affecting Microtunneling Projects Installation. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 44(12), 1014-1021.
33. Ferdous, W., Manalo, A., Aravinthan, T., & Erp, G. V. (2016). Properties of Epoxy Polymer Concrete Matrix: Effect of Resin-to-Filler Ratio and Determination of Optimal Mix for Composite Railway Sleepers. Construction and Building Materials, 124, 287-300.
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38. Sohoni, P., & Jha, K. N. (2020). Evaluating the Factors for Shore Selection in Multi-Storey Building Construction. International Journal of Construction Management, DOI:10.1080/15623599.2020.1762034
39. Fan, K., & Wu, Z. (2020). Incentive Mechanism Design for Promoting High-Level Green Buildings. Building and Enviroment, 184, 107230.
40. Lan, G., Wang, Y., Xin, L., & Liu, Y. (2020). Shear Test Method Analysis of Earth Block Masonry Mortar Joints. Construction and Building Materials, 264, 119997.
41. Yang, D., & Mak, C. M. (2020). Relationships Between Indoor Environmental Quality and Environmental Factors in University Classrooms. Building and Environment, 186, 107331.
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