Items with Index Term: fuzzy set theory

Ahiaga-Dagbui D D, T O and Smith S D, W S (2013) A neuro-fuzzy hybrid model for predicting final cost of water infrastructure projects. In: Smith, S D and Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D (eds.) Proceedings of 29th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2013, Reading, UK.

Al-Fadhala, M M (2002) Uncertainty-based condition assessment of existing concrete structures. PhD thesis, University of Maryland, College Park, USA.

Ameyaw, E. E.; Agyekum-Mensah, G.; Kumar, B. and Edwards, D. J. (2026) Understanding barriers to the adoption of blockchain-enabled smart contracts in construction projects: Perspectives of construction practitioners. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 15(2), pp. 597-621. ISSN 2046-6099

Ameyaw, E E and Chan, A P C (2015) Risk allocation in public-private partnership water supply projects in Ghana. Construction Management and Economics, 33(3), pp. 187-208. ISSN 01446193

Ammar, M; Zayed, T and Moselhi, O (2013) Fuzzy-based life-cycle cost model for decision making under subjectivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(5), pp. 556-563. ISSN 0733-9364

Arabpour Roghabadi, M and Moselhi, O (2021) Optimized crew selection for scheduling of repetitive projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(6), pp. 1517-1540. ISSN 0969-9988

Ashuri, B and Tavakolan, M (2012) Fuzzy enabled hybrid genetic algorithm-particle swarm optimization approach to solve tcro problems in construction project planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(9), pp. 1065-1074. ISSN 0733-9364

Ayyub, B M (1983) Structural safety analysis of reinforced concrete buildings during construction (fuzzy set). PhD thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

Badawy, M.; Ibrahim, A.; Hamdy, K. and Aljohani, A. (2026) A comparative analysis of barriers to prefabricated construction adoption in emerging economies: A dual fuzzy-cb-SEM and PLS-SEM approach. International Journal of Construction Management, 26(9), pp. 1978-1998. ISSN 1562-3599

Bakry, I; Moselhi, O and Zayed, T (2016) Optimized scheduling and buffering of repetitive construction projects under uncertainty. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(6), pp. 782-800. ISSN 0969-9988

Bayat, M; Khanzadi, M; Nasirzadeh, F and Chavoshian, A (2020) Financial conflict resolution model in BOT contracts using bargaining game theory. Construction Innovation, 20(1), pp. 18-42. ISSN 1471-4175

Bostancioglu, E (2021) Double skin façade assessment by fuzzy AHP and comparison with AHP. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(1-2), pp. 110-130. ISSN 1745-2007

Boussabaine, A H and Elhag, T (1999) Applying fuzzy techniques to cash flow analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 17(6), pp. 745-755. ISSN 01446193

Cassar, R and Martin, H (2016) How to choose a project manager under uncertainty. In: Chan, P W and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK.

Chang, T-C (1987) Network resource allocation using an expert system with fuzzy logic reasoning. PhD thesis, University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Che Ibrahim, C K I; Costello, S B and Wilkinson, S (2015) A fuzzy approach to developing scales for performance levels of alliance team integration assessment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(5): 04014094, ISSN 0733-9364

Chen, L; Lu, Q and Zhao, X (2022) A semi-automatic image-based object recognition system for constructing as-is IFC BIM objects based on fuzzy-maut. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(1), pp. 51-65. ISSN 1562-3599

Christodoulou, S E (1998) Optimum bid markup calculation in competitive bidding environments using fuzzy artificial neural networks. PhD thesis, Columbia University, USA.

Cosma, C (2003) Development of a systematic approach for uncertainty assessment in scheduling multiple repetitive construction processes by using fuzzy set theory. PhD thesis, University of Florida, USA.

Dissanayake, N; Xia, B; Skitmore, M; Trigunarsyah, B and Menadue, V (2026) Developing a generic fuzzy multi-attribute analysis model for EPC contractor selection. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 16(1), pp. 1-19. ISSN 2044-124X

Dissanayake, D M Nayana S (2017) Fuzzy multi-attribute analysis model for engineering-procurement-construction contractor selection. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

Elkabalawy, M and Moselhi, O (2022) Optimized resource-constrained method for project schedule compression. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(5), pp. 2106-2129. ISSN 0969-9988

Esmaeeli, A N and Heravi, G (2019) Real options approach versus conventional approaches to valuing highway projects under uncertainty. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(11): 04019068, ISSN 0733-9364

Fayek, A (1998) Competitive bidding strategy model and software system for bid preparation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(1), pp. 1-10. ISSN 0733-9364

Fayek, Aminah (1996) A competitive estimating and tendering strategy model for use in the civil engineering construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Melbourne, Australia.

Fujino, T (1994) The development of a method for investigating construction site accidents using fuzzy fault tree analysis. PhD thesis, Ohio State University, USA.

Gunduz, M; Birgonul, M T and Ozdemir, M (2017) Fuzzy structural equation model to assess construction site safety performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(4): 04016112, ISSN 0733-9364

Gunduz, M and Elsherbeny, H A (2021) Critical assessment of contract administration using multidimensional fuzzy logic approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(2): 04020162, ISSN 0733-9364

Gunduz, M; Naji, K and Maki, O (2025) A framework for evaluating campus facility management performance in light of project critical success factors using a multidimensional fuzzy logic approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(3), pp. 1715-1738. ISSN 0969-9988

He, Q; Wang, T; Chan, A P C and Xu, J (2021) Developing a list of key performance indictors for benchmarking the success of construction megaprojects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(2): 04020164, ISSN 0733-9364

Holt, G D (1997) Classifying construction contractors: A case study using cluster analysis. Building Research & Information, 25(6), pp. 374-382. ISSN 0961-3218

Hosny, O; Nassar, K and Esmail, Y (2013) Prequalification of Egyptian construction contractors using fuzzy-AHP models. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(4), pp. 381-405. ISSN 0969-9988

Hwang, B G; Zhao, X and Yang, K W (2019) Effect of BIM on rework in construction projects in Singapore: Status quo, magnitude, impact, and strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(2): 04018125, ISSN 0733-9364

Ibrahim, A.; Badawy, M. and Hamdy, K. (2026) Modeling interdependent constraints on modular construction: A constraint theory and fuzzy-PLS-SEM approach for developing countries. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 24(3), pp. 734-754. ISSN 1726-0531

Islam, M M and Mohamed, S (2009) Bid-winning potential optimization for concession schemes with imprecise investment parameters. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(8), pp. 690-700. ISSN 0733-9364

Islam, Muhammad Saiful (2019) Modelling cost overrun risks in power plant projects. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

Kale, S (2009) Fuzzy intellectual capital index for construction firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(6), pp. 508-517. ISSN 0733-9364

Kangari, R and Halpin, D W (1990) Identification of factors influencing implementation of construction robotics. Construction Management and Economics, 8(1), pp. 89-104. ISSN 01446193

Karmarkar, O D; Krishnan, S G; Delhi, V S K and Velaga, N R R (2022) Risk assessment of underground and elevated metro projects from clients' and contractors' perspective. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(6), pp. 887-905. ISSN 2044-124X

Ke, Y; Wang, S; Chan, A P C and Cheung, E (2009) Research trend of public-private partnership in construction journals. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), pp. 1076-1086. ISSN 0733-9364

Khazaeni, G and Khazaeni, A (2026) Multi-objective optimal allocation of construction project risks, ant colony optimization algorithm. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 44(1), pp. 208-222. ISSN 2398-4708

Kishk, M (2006) Handling the conservative nature of fuzzy whole-life cost simulations. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 22nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2006, Birmingham, UK.

Kishk, M and Al-Hajj, A (2000) Fuzzy modelling of life cycle costs of alternatives with different lives. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 16th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2000, Glasgow, UK.

Kishk, M and Al-Hajj, A (2000) A fuzzy model and algorithm to handle subjectivity in life cycle costing based decision-making. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 5(1-2), pp. 93-104. ISSN 1366-4387

Kishk, M; Al-Hajj, A and Pollock, R (2001) Inclusion of non-financial factors in life-cycle decision-making: A fuzzy approach. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 17th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2001, Salford, UK.

Kumar, V S S (1993) Application of fuzzy set theory in construction management. PhD thesis, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India.

Kumar, V S S; Hanna, A S and Adams, T (2000) Assessment of working capital requirements by fuzzy set theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 7(1), pp. 93-103. ISSN 0969-9988

Kwofie, T E; Amos-Abanyie, S; Fugar, F; Afram, S O; Aigbavboa, C O and Olympio, G F (2023) Nature of communication performance among multi-teams in mass housing project delivery: A fuzzy set theory approach. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(9), pp. 1506-1517. ISSN 1562-3599

Lam, Ka-Chi (1997) The optimisation of financial decisions in a contracting firm. PhD thesis, University of New South Wales, Australia.

Lee, S (2015) Determination of priority weights under multiattribute decision-making situations: AHP versus fuzzy AHP. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(2): 05014015, ISSN 0733-9364

Lin, S (2022) Risk analysis and management for excavation engineering via multi-criteria decision making modeling. PhD thesis, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Lorterapong, P and Moselhi, O (1996) Project-network analysis using fuzzy sets theory. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(4), pp. 308-317. ISSN 0733-9364

Maravas, A and Pantouvakis, J P (2011) Fuzzy repetitive scheduling method for projects with repeating activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(7), pp. 561-564. ISSN 0733-9364

Martin, H; Lewis, T; Peters, E and Petersen, A (2017) Construction project delivery cloud decisionsupport model. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, 170(1), pp. 6-26. ISSN 17514304

Martin, H and Ramjarrie, K (2021) Cloud contractor selection model for design-build open tender. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(4): 04021020, ISSN 0733-9364

Marzouk, M and Mohamed, E (2018) Modeling bid/no bid decisions using fuzzy fault tree. Construction Innovation, 18(1), pp. 90-108. ISSN 1471-4175

Mazher, K M; Chan, A P C; Zahoor, H; Khan, M I and Ameyaw, E E (2018) Fuzzy integral-based risk-assessment approach for public-private partnership infrastructure projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(12): 04018111, ISSN 0733-9364

Mogge Jr., J W (2004) Breaking through the first cost barriers of sustainable planning, design, and construction. PhD thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

Mohamed, M and Tran, D Q (2021) Risk-based inspection model for hot mix asphalt pavement construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(6): 78622053, ISSN 0733-9364

Nguyen, L D and Tran, D Q (2021) Measurement of fuzzy membership functions in construction risk assessment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(4): 04021005, ISSN 0733-9364

Nguyen, P H D (2020) Development of fuzzy hybrid approaches to project delivery method selection in highway construction. PhD thesis, University of Kansas, USA.

Nguyen, P H D; Tran, D and Lines, B C (2020) Fuzzy set theory approach to classify highway project characteristics for delivery selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(5): 04020044, ISSN 0733-9364

Nguyen, T H; Shehab, T and Gao, Z (2008) Selecting an architecture-engineering team by using fuzzy set theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 15(3), pp. 282-298. ISSN 0969-9988

Nguyen, V U (1985) Tender evaluation by fuzzy sets. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 111(3), pp. 231-243. ISSN 0733-9364

Okoroh, M I (1992) Knowledge based decision support system for the selection and appointment of sub-contractors for building refurbishment contracts. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Okoroh, M I and Torrance, V B (1999) A model for subcontractor selection in refurbishment projects. Construction Management and Economics, 17(3), pp. 315-327. ISSN 01446193

Osei-Kyei, R; Chan, A P C and Dansoh, A (2020) Project selection index for unsolicited public-private partnership proposals. International Journal of Construction Management, 20(6), pp. 555-566. ISSN 1562-3599

Pan, N-F S (2001) Fuzzy reasoning expert scheduling system (FRESS) for highway construction subject to rain impact: A case study in Taiwan. PhD thesis, Ohio State University, USA.

Patel, D A (2015) Estimating the number of fatal accidents and investigating the determinants of safety performance in indian construction. PhD thesis, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India.

Patel, D A and Jha, K N (2017) Developing a process to evaluate construction project safety hazard index using the possibility approach in India. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(1): 04016081, ISSN 0733-9364

Patel, D A; Kikani, K D and Jha, K N (2016) Hazard assessment using consistent fuzzy preference relations approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(12): 04016067, ISSN 0733-9364

Pawan, P and Lorterapong, P (2016) A fuzzy-based integrated framework for assessing time contingency in construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(3): 04015083, ISSN 0733-9364

Poh, Y P (2005) Knowledge-based integrated project duration-cost risk simulation model. PhD thesis, London South Bank University, UK.

Raval, P and Sarkar, D (2025) Evaluation and optimization of key performance indicators affecting adoption of the building information modeling and blockchain technology in Indian construction sector through fuzzy TOPSIS and genetic algorithm. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(9), pp. 981-995. ISSN 1562-3599

Rezakhani, P (2022) Project scheduling and performance prediction: A fuzzy-Bayesian network approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(6), pp. 2233-2244. ISSN 0969-9988

Rezakhani, P (2022) Hybrid fuzzy-Bayesian decision support tool for dynamic project scheduling and control under uncertainty. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(15), pp. 2864-2876. ISSN 1562-3599

Rostamnezhad, M; Nasirzadeh, F; Khanzadi, M; Jarban, M J and Ghayoumian, M (2020) Modeling social sustainability in construction projects by integrating system dynamics and fuzzy‐DEMATEL method: A case study of highway project. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(7), pp. 1595-1618. ISSN 0969-9988

Sachs, T and Tiong, R L K (2009) Quantifying qualitative information on risks: Development of the QQIR method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(1), pp. 56-71. ISSN 0733-9364

Sadeghi, J; Oghabi, M; Sarvari, H; Sabeti, M S; Kashefi, H; Chan, D W M and Lotfata, A (2023) A hybrid risk assessment approach for assessing the earthquake risks in worn-out urban fabrics: A case study in Iran. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 14(2), pp. 193-211. ISSN 1759-5916

Sadeghi, Naimeh (2015) A hybrid fuzzy discrete event simulation framework for analysis of stochastic and subjective uncertainties in construction projects. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.

Salah, A and Moselhi, O (2015) Contingency modelling for construction projects using fuzzy-set theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(2), pp. 214-241. ISSN 0969-9988

Salama, T and Moselhi, O (2019) Multi-objective optimization for repetitive scheduling under uncertainty. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(7), pp. 1294-1320. ISSN 0969-9988

Shaheen, A A; Fayek, A R and Abourizk, S M (2007) Fuzzy numbers in cost range estimating. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(4), pp. 325-334. ISSN 0733-9364

Shaheen, A A-H I (2005) A framework for integrating fuzzy set theory and discrete event simulation in construction engineering. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.

Shahin, A; Fahimian, M; Mahboubi Niazmandi, M; Soltaninejad, M and Wood, L C (2026) The green building policy puzzle: A stakeholder-informed multistage fuzzy framework for incentive evaluation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 152(2): 04025246, ISSN 0733-9364

Shen, L; Wu, Y and Zhang, X (2011) Key assessment indicators for the sustainability of infrastructure projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(6), pp. 441-451. ISSN 0733-9364

Shin, H J (1994) Fuzzy approach to construction activity estimation. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Shoar, S; Nasirzadeh, F and Zarandi, H R (2019) Quantitative assessment of risks on construction projects using fault tree analysis with hybrid uncertainties. Construction Innovation, 19(1), pp. 48-70. ISSN 1471-4175

Singh, D and Tiong, R L K (2005) A fuzzy decision framework for contractor selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(1), pp. 62-70. ISSN 0733-9364

Singhaputtangkul, N and Zhao, X (2016) Applying a fuzzy consensus scheme to enhance the group decision making of a building envelope design team. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(8): 4016025, ISSN 0733-9364

Song, J; Song, D and Zhang, D (2015) Modeling the concession period and subsidy for BOT waste-to-energy incineration projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(10): 04015033, ISSN 0733-9364

Tamimi, S T (1989) An influence diagramming based risk analysis system. PhD thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.

Tavakolan, M (2011) Development of construction projects scheduling with evolutionary algorithms. PhD thesis, Columbia University, USA.

Tesfamariam, S (2008) Seismic risk assessment of reinforced concrete buildings using fuzzy based techniques. PhD thesis, University of Ottawa, Canada.

Tokdemir, O B (2003) ALISS: Advanced linear scheduling system. PhD thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA.

Tokede, O and Wamuziri, S (2012) Perceptions of fuzzy set theory in construction risk analysis. In: Smith, S D (ed.) Proceedings of 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.

Toma, H M; El-Sayed, S; Ibrahim, A H and Badawy, M (2025) Hybrid Evaluation Model to assess the overall barriers of public-private partnership contracts. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(7), pp. 750-759. ISSN 1562-3599

Tsehayae, A A and Fayek, A R (2016) Developing and optimizing context-specific fuzzy inference system-based construction labor productivity models. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(7): 4016017, ISSN 0733-9364

Vijayakumar, A; Mahmood, M N; Gurmu, A; Kamardeen, I and Alam, S (2025) Critical indicators for assessing the life cycle social footprint of Australian freeways. Construction Innovation, 25(3), pp. 819-842. ISSN 1471-4175

Wanous, M (2000) A neurofuzzy expert system for competitive tendering in civil engineering. PhD thesis, University of Liverpool, UK.

Woju, U W and Balu, A S (2020) Fuzzy uncertainty and its applications in reinforced concrete structures. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 18(5), pp. 1175-1191. ISSN 1726-0531

Wong, C H; Holt, G D and Harris, P T (1999) UK construction clients' opinions of the contractor selection process. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 15th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1999, Liverpool, UK.

Xia, B (2010) The selection of design-build operational variations in the people's republic of China using Delphi method and fuzzy set theory. PhD thesis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Xia, B; Chan, A P C and Yeung, J F Y (2011) Developing a fuzzy multicriteria decision-making model for selecting design-build operational variations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), pp. 1176-1184. ISSN 0733-9364

Yadav, H; Soni, U and Kumar, G (2023) Analysing challenges to smart waste management for a sustainable circular economy in developing countries: A fuzzy DEMATEL study. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 12(2), pp. 361-384. ISSN 2046-6099

Yang, Y (2004) Modeling a decision support system for buildable designs. PhD thesis, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Yeung, F Y (2007) Developing a partnering performance index (PPI) for construction projects: A fuzzy set theory approach. PhD thesis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Zahraie, B and Tavakolan, M (2009) Stochastic time-cost-resource utilization optimization using nondominated sorting genetic algorithm and discrete fuzzy sets. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), pp. 1162-1171. ISSN 0733-9364

Zeng, J; An, M and Chan, A H C (2005) A fuzzy reasoning decision making approach based multi-expert judgement for construction project risk analysis. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 21st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2005, London, UK.

Zeng, J; An, M; Chan, A H C and Lin, Y (2004) A methodology for assessing risks in the construction process. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 20th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2004, Edinburgh, UK.

Zhang, H; Li, H and Tam, C M (2004) Fuzzy discrete-event simulation for modeling uncertain activity duration. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(6), pp. 426-437. ISSN 0969-9988

Zhang, X (2010) Competitiveness for real estate developers: a China study. PhD thesis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Zhao, X; Hwang, B G and Low, S P (2013) Developing fuzzy enterprise risk management maturity model for construction firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(9), pp. 1179-1189. ISSN 0733-9364

Zhao, X; Hwang, B-G and Low, S P (2016) An enterprise risk management knowledge-based decision support system for construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(3), pp. 369-384. ISSN 0969-9988