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http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/JCEPM.2015.5.2.035

A Fuzzy AHP Model for Selection of Consultant Contractor in Bidding Phase in Vietnam  

Ha, Tran Thanh (University of Technology, National University of Hochiminh City)
Hoai, Long Le (Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Technology, National University of Hochiminh City)
Lee, Young Dai (Dept. of Civil and Construction Engineering, Pukyong National University)
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management / v.5, no.2, 2015 , pp. 35-43 More about this Journal
Abstract
Project Management Consultant (PMC) plays a vital role in the overall performance of any project. Selecting right PMC for right project is the most crucial challenge for any construction owner. Thus, PMC selection is one of the main decisions made by owners at the early phase of construction project. It is not easy for the project owner to select a competent PMC due to the fuzziness, imprecision, vagueness, incomplete and qualitative criteria of the decision. This paper presents a model for selecting PMC contractor using the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP). And a fuzzy number based framework is proposed to be a viable method for PMC contractor selection. A case study to illustrate the application of the model is also presented in this paper.
Keywords
Project Management Consultant; Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process; Decision Making; Vietnam;
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