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Castro-Lacouture, D, Süer, G A, Gonzalez-Joaqui, J and Yates, J K (2009) Construction Project Scheduling with Time, Cost, and Material Restrictions Using Fuzzy Mathematical Models and Critical Path Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1096–104.

Chen, P, Qiang, M and Wang, J N (2009) Project Management in the Chinese Construction Industry: Six-Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1016–26.

El Asmar, M, Hanna, A S and Chang, C (2009) Monte Carlo Simulation Approach to Support Alliance Team Selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1087–95.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Evaluation; Contractor; Design/build; Simulation; Monte Carlo method; Bids; Decision making;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000074
  • Abstract:
    The alliance concept is similar to the design build project delivery system. However, it is denoted by a special form of partnership between the owner and the design-build team, where the owner is very involved in the project. This type of delivery systems is gaining popularity as many infrastructure projects require the owner to order materials ahead of time, before engaging the design-build team in the project. As in design-build, the selection of the engineer-procure-construct team depends not only on the price but also on qualitative factors. This paper lays out the framework that facilitates selecting the best alliance team for a project by quantifying the evaluation factors and combining them into a single score. Using a Monte Carlo simulation and varying all the factors relevant to the decision problem can reveal biases present in the evaluation to assist in making the best possible decision. A case study dealing with a large utility project illustrates this methodology.

Hallowell, M R and Gambatese, J A (2009) Activity-Based Safety Risk Quantification for Concrete Formwork Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 990–8.

Ke, Y, Wang, S, Chan, A P and Cheung, E (2009) Research Trend of Public-Private Partnership in Construction Journals. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1076–86.

Lam, K, Ning, X and Lam, M C (2009) Conjoining MMAS to GA to Solve Construction Site Layout Planning Problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1049–57.

Ling, F Y Y, Pham, V M C and Hoang, T P (2009) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Firms: Case Study of Vietnam. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1105–13.

Moselhi, O and Alshibani, A (2009) Optimization of Earthmoving Operations in Heavy Civil Engineering Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 948–54.

Orabi, W, El-Rayes, K, Senouci, A B and Al-Derham, H (2009) Optimizing Postdisaster Reconstruction Planning for Damaged Transportation Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1039–48.

Prasertrungruang, T and Hadikusumo, B H W (2009) Modeling the Dynamics of Heavy Equipment Management Practices and Downtime in Large Highway Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 939–47.

Rajendran, S and Gambatese, J A (2009) Development and Initial Validation of Sustainable Construction Safety and Health Rating System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1067–75.

Rajendran, S, Gambatese, J A and Behm, M G (2009) Impact of Green Building Design and Construction on Worker Safety and Health. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1058–66.

Shapira, A and Simcha, M (2009) Measurement and Risk Scales of Crane-Related Safety Factors on Construction Sites. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 979–89.

Skibniewski, M J and Ghosh, S (2009) Determination of Key Performance Indicators with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Engineering Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 965–78.

Taylor, J E, Levitt, R and Villarroel, J A (2009) Simulating Learning Dynamics in Project Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1009–15.

Tsai, J and Chi, C S F (2009) Influences of Chinese Cultural Orientations and Conflict Management Styles on Construction Dispute Resolving Strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 955–64.

Wang, P, Mohamed, Y, Abourizk, S M and Rawa, A R T (2009) Flow Production of Pipe Spool Fabrication: Simulation to Support Implementation of Lean Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1027–38.

Wang, Y, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C T and Glover, R W (2009) Analysis of Observed Skill Affinity Patterns and Motivation for Multiskilling among Craft Workers in the U.S. Industrial Construction Sector. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 999–1008.