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Chan, S L (2001) Empirical tests to discern linkages between construction and other economic sectors in Singapore. Construction Management and Economics, 19(04), 355-63.

Cheung, S-O, Lam, T, Lueng, M and Wan, Y (2001) An analytical hierarchy process based procurement selection method. Construction Management and Economics, 19(04), 427-37.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Multi-attribute utility technology; analytical hierarchy process; procurement selection
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461901300132401
  • Abstract:

    Procurement selection continues to be topical, and several advanced studies have been reported. One of the key concerns of procurement selection is how to enhance objectivity. A selection method developed using multi-attribute utility technology (MAUT) and the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) is proposed. With the input of industrial experts, critical procurement selection criteria and procurement strategies commonly used in Hong Kong were identified. Against these criteria, utility factors corresponding to various procurement strategies were then assigned by the experts to create a utility factor table. To cater for individual project characteristics, the relative importance weightings of the selection criteria were assessed using the analytical hierarchy process. Final selection was then based on the highest utility value derived from the procurement strategies, taking into account the relative importance of the selection criteria. The use of the model is illustrated with actual data.

Costantino, N, Pietroforte, R and Harnill, P (2001) Subcontracting in commercial and residential construction: an emperical investigation. Construction Management and Economics, 19(04), 439-47.

Fisher, T and Ranasinghe, M (2001) Culture and foreign companies' choice of entry mode: the case of the Singapore building and construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 19(04), 343-53.

Isidore, L J, Back, W E and Fry, G T (2001) Integrated probabilistic schedules and estimates from project simulated data. Construction Management and Economics, 19(04), 417-26.

Manavazhi, M R and Xunzhi, Z (2001) Productivity oriented analysis of design revisions. Construction Management and Economics, 19(04), 379-91.

Marasini, R, Dawood, N and Hobbs, B (2001) Stockyard layout planning in precast concrete products industry: a case study and proposed framework. Construction Management and Economics, 19(04), 365-77.

Mochtar, K and Arditi, D (2001) Pricing strategy in the US construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 19(04), 405-15.

Tam, C M, Fung, I W H and Chan, A P C (2001) Study of attitude changes in people after the implementation of a new safety management system: the supervision plan. Construction Management and Economics, 19(04), 393-403.