Authors:
Moza T. Al Nahyan
1
;
Yaser E. Hawas
2
;
Mohammad S. Mohammad
2
and
Basil Basheerudeen
2
Affiliations:
1
Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates
;
2
UAE University, United Arab Emirates
Keyword(s):
Decision Support System, Megaprojects, Delivery Methods, Fuzzy Logic Model.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Advanced Applications of Fuzzy Logic
;
Applications
;
Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support Systems
;
Enterprise Information Systems
;
Human-Computer Interaction
;
Information Systems Analysis and Specification
;
Interface Design
;
Operational Research
;
Project Management
;
Strategic Decision Support Systems
Abstract:
This article describes the Decision Support System (DSS) software for identifying the best contractual delivery methods for megaprojects, based on the elements of risks, opportunities of investments and project constraints. A fuzzy-based multi-criterion decision-making technique is used to develop the DSS, to assist the client in the selection of the appropriate contractual delivery method. The system accounts for the relative importance of the various stakeholders in the different project stages. The system enables the client to depict his/her best choices (regarding project delivery methods and stakeholder entities) that would likely provide the best environs for the project to succeed. With such complicated system, the client can also investigate the specifics of the various project stages and study the effects of enhancements or deficiencies of the stakeholder entities capabilities. The system was developed and calibrated based on the results obtained from extensive surveys among
key stakeholders in the UAE.
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