| Article ID: | iaor2006838 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Volume: | 23 |
| Issue: | 7 |
| Start Page Number: | 564 |
| End Page Number: | 572 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Journal: | International Journal of Project Management |
| Authors: | Mahdi Ibrahim M., Alreshaid Khaled |
| Keywords: | project management, artificial intelligence: decision support, decision theory: multiple criteria, analytic hierarchy process |
Owners are presented with different options for their project delivery process, which include the traditional method (design–bid–build), construction management or design–build delivery methods. This paper examines the compatibility of various project delivery methods with specific types of owners and projects. While no project delivery option is perfect, one may be better suited than another based on the requirements of a particular project. These requirements should be evaluated to determine which of the various options would most likely produce the best outcome for the owners. The proper selection of a project delivery method is based on a high degree of technical factors and low construction costs. In this study, a multi-criterion decision-making methodology using the analytical hierarchy process is provided to assist decision-makers in selecting the proper delivery method for their projects. An example application for selecting the proper project delivery method for an actual project is provided.