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Abdallah, A M (2021) A study on bridge inspections: Identifying barriers to new practices and providing strategies for change, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Arslan, M (1993) Public investment and infrastructure planning: A policy modelling approach for the Turkish investment sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Balloffet, A F (1992) Applications of decision support systems in water resources planning: The goal-setting stage, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Besiktepe, D (2021) Multi-criteria decision-making approach for building maintenance in facility management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: built environment; complexity; education; fuzzy set; multi-disciplinary; educational facilities; leadership; participation; strategic planning; owner; professional; stakeholders; United States
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2552170368
  • Abstract:
    Facility Management (FM) encompasses multi-disciplinary processes to ensure the built environment functions properly for its intended use and service. Maintenance practices are critical to sustaining the longevity of the built environment. As buildings continue to age, there is an increasing need for effective maintenance practices and strategies. In addition, cost and financial constraints require enhanced processes in building maintenance decision-making to assure the resources are allocated efficiently to get the best possible outcome. Building maintenance decisions present challenges to FM professionals. These challenges arise from the complexity of building systems as well as the participation of multiple stakeholders in the process, such as the property owner, facility manager, engineer, project supervisors, technicians, and occupants. The overarching goal of this dissertation is to develop a systematic and structured multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach for building maintenance practices in a resource-constrained environment. To do so, this dissertation includes three separate but related studies; each focusing on the essential pieces of the MCDM approach. The first study identified the set of fundamental criteria needed for constructing an MCDM model for FM decision-making utilizing the results of a nationwide survey conducted with the members of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the Leadership in Educational Facilities (APPA) in the United States, two globally recognized FM organizations. The first study also has an exploratory aspect and tries to establish the decision-making and condition assessment practices currently used in FM practices. The second study focused on developing a resource-efficient and quantitative condition assessment (CA) framework to establish a condition rating value. Condition information is essential in the decision-making process of building maintenance; however, financial challenges limit the practice of CA, which currently is mostly based on visual inspections and likely to generate a subjective outcome. Fuzzy sets theory is utilized to obtain a quantitative condition rating value that would be less subjective than that obtained through visual inspections, as fuzzy sets theory deals with imprecise, uncertain, and ambiguous judgments with the membership relations. In the third study, an MCDM method, Choosing by Advantages (CBA), is used to develop a structured and systematic decision-making approach in building maintenance and FM. CBA allows the identification of the most-value generating alternative in the absence of cost and financial constraints, which helps to eliminate the dominancy of financial considerations in the decision-making process. In addition, CBA provides a practical framework to decision-makers in FM with various backgrounds, allowing the participation of multiple stakeholders in the process. This study contributes to the body of knowledge in the FM domain by identifying criteria in the building-maintenance decision-making process, developing a less subjective and quantitative CA framework, and demonstrating an MCDM method for a systematic approach in building-maintenance decision-making. Additionally, this study will benefit FM professionals and decision-makers at all levels by helping to prioritize maintenance activities, justify maintenance budget requests, and support strategic planning.

Biltonen, E F (2001) Cost-benefit analysis of a flood protection project incorporating poverty alleviation concerns: Case study Vietnam, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Darragh, A J R (2001) Patterns of injury among residential construction workers before and after a safety intervention program, 1994--1998, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Darragh, A J R (2001) Patterns of injury among residential construction workers before and after a safety intervention program, 1994-1998, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Gehrig, G B (2002) A decision support system framework to improve design-construction integration and project performance on public sector underground utility projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Ghavam, H R (1990) Characteristics of external activators in third world village development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Gunderson, D E (2005) Needs assessment: Construction management doctoral programs in the United States, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Jackson, B J (2000) The perceptions of experienced construction practitioners regarding ethical transgressions in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Johnson, B T (2007) Exploring the use of virtual construction to capture knowledge and reduce waste for residential projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Kumar, S (2023) Optimization of sustainability and resilience for transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Mehany, M S H M (2014) Delay-caused claims in infrastructure projects under design-bid-build delivery systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Moore, J D (2006) Women in construction management: Creating a theory of career choice and development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Plugge, P W (2007) An evidence-based comparison of construction project delivery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Stewart, D R (2000) Environmental decision-making: Combining engineering and business aspects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Thadicaran, A B G (1997) Implementation strategies for water resources projects under uncertainties of completion time, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Tummalapudi, M (2022) Strategic factors for implementing a multiple career path construction doctoral program: A mixed methods study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Weber, P A (2000) Requisite skill differences of baccalaureate graduates among three building disciplines, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.

Yearsley, W S (2007) How differences in heavy civil project set-up practices impact performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.