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AbouRizk, S M and Halpin, D W (1990) Probabilistic Simulation Studies for Repetitive Construction Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 575–94.

Ahmad, I (1990) Decision‐Support System for Modeling Bid/No‐Bid Decision Problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 595–608.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Decision making; Bids; Databases; Contractors; Construction companies;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:4(595)
  • Abstract:
    A structured methodology for modeling the bid/no‐bid decision problem is presented. The method is based on the techniques of decision analysis. The advantages of explicating the decision‐making process is emphasized in the paper. Explication of the process brings numerous advantages, including improved communication and documentation of the underlying technique and assumptions. Suggestions are made about how to explicate the decision‐making process. A procedure for quantifying the subjective evaluation and the aspiration level of a bidder is outlined. The model is based on a set of attributes obtained as a result of a questionnaire survey conducted among 400 of the top general contractors of the United States. It was assumed that these attributes are independent of each other, implying an additive model. The structured decision‐making process, as suggested, is suitable for implementation in a computerized decision‐support system. The method is demonstrated with the help of a hypothetical example.

Al Sarraj, Z M (1990) Formal Development of Line‐of‐Balance Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 689–704.

Bernold, L E (1990) Testing Bar‐Code Technology in Construction Environment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 643–55.

Gerwick, B C (1990) Implementing Construction Research. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 556–63.

Gibson, G E and Bell, L C (1990) Electronic Data Interchange in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 727–37.

Hampton, D, Jin, J S and Clark, E A (1990) Foundation Construction within Wastewater‐Treatment Plant. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 564–73.

Pultar, M (1990) Progress‐Based Construction Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 670–88.

Seydel, J and Olson, D L (1990) Bids Considering Multiple Criteria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 609–23.

Thomas, H R, Maloney, W F, Horner, R M W, Smith, G R, Handa, V K and Sanders, S R (1990) Modeling Construction Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 705–26.

Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Wright, D E (1990) Resolving Disputes over Contract Notice Requirements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 738–55.

Vorster, M C and De La Garza, J M (1990) Consequential Equipment Costs Associated with Lack of Availability and Downtime. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 656–69.

Yates, J K (1990) Data‐Base Systems for Evaluating Construction Programs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 624–42.