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Abdallah, M, El-Rayes, K and Liu, L (2016) Minimizing Upgrade Cost to Achieve LEED Certification for Existing Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Ahmed, M O, El-adaway, I H, Coatney, K T and Eid, M S (2016) Construction Bidding and the Winner’s Curse: Game Theory Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Aljassmi, H, Han, S and Davis, S (2016) Analysis of the Complex Mechanisms of Defect Generation in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

AlMaian, R Y, Needy, K L, Walsh, K D and Alves, T d C L (2016) A qualitative data analysis for supplier quality-management practices for engineer-procure-construct projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02), 04015061.

Arroyo, P, Tommelein, I D and Ballard, G (2016) Selecting Globally Sustainable Materials: A Case Study Using Choosing by Advantages. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Decision-making; Material selection; Choosing by advantages (CBA); Sustainability; Design management; Supply chain management; Project planning and design;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001041
  • Abstract:
    Design teams must make numerous decisions in building design, including choosing materials. Lately, they have become more concerned about the social and environmental effects of their choices, in addition to the economic constraints. These concerns, in addition to the increasing offerings of construction materials and products and the engagement of more stakeholders, make decisions more complex. As decision complexity increases, so does the need to systematically use sound decision-making methods. However, in practice many decisions are made without a formal method or discussion, thereby often generating conflict and waste in the design process. Further, even if practitioners are looking for better decision-making methods, the literature does not provide enough support for them to choose the best method for this context. This research fills the literature gap and provides a systematic approach as well as practical advice for decision makers by demonstrating the application of a method, called choosing by advantages (CBA). CBA creates transparent and collaborative environments in which to make decisions. To illustrate the use of CBA, this paper provides a detailed example of choosing materials, in this case ceiling tiles, in a commercial interior design project considering global supply chain issues. This paper contributes to the body of knowledge by illustrating how to use CBA for (1) integrating multiple perspectives, (2) identifying relevant sustainability factors, (3) making transparent trade-offs, (4) documenting a decision rationale, (5) separating value from cost, (6) organizing location-dependent factors, and (7) incorporating supply chain issues. CBA is a method worth adding to the toolbox of design teams determined to chose globally sustainable materials.

Austin, R B, Pishdad-Bozorgi, P and de la Garza, J M (2016) Identifying and Prioritizing Best Practices to Achieve Flash Track Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Baqerin, M H, Shafahi, Y and Kashani, H (2016) Application of Weibull Analysis to Evaluate and Forecast Schedule Performance in Repetitive Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Chen, Q, Jin, Z, Xia, B, Wu, P and Skitmore, M (2016) Time and Cost Performance of Design–Build Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Chiang, Y H, Li, V J, Zhou, L, Wong, F and Lam, P (2016) Evaluating Sustainable Building-Maintenance Projects: Balancing Economic, Social, and Environmental Impacts in the Case of Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Choi, K, Lee, H W, Mao, Z, Lavy, S and Ryoo, B Y (2016) Environmental, Economic, and Social Implications of Highway Concrete Rehabilitation Alternatives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Dang, T and Bargstädt, H (2016) 4D Relationships: The Missing Link in 4D Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

De Marco, A, Rafele, C and Thaheem, M J (2016) Dynamic Management of Risk Contingency in Complex Design-Build Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Hasan, A and Jha, K N (2016) Acceptance of the Incentive/Disincentive Contracting Strategy in Developing Construction Markets: Empirical Study from India. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

He, W, Tang, W, Wei, Y, Duffield, C F and Lei, Z (2016) Evaluation of Cooperation during Project Delivery: Empirical Study on the Hydropower Industry in Southwest China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Hyari, K H (2016) Handling Unbalanced Bidding in Construction Projects: Prevention Rather Than Detection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Jarkas, A M (2016) Effect of Buildability on Labor Productivity: A Practical Quantification Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Jiang, H, Lin, P and Qiang, M (2016) Public-Opinion Sentiment Analysis for Large Hydro Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Jin, R, Han, S, Hyun, C and Cha, Y (2016) Application of Case-Based Reasoning for Estimating Preliminary Duration of Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Kim, T, Lee, H W and Hong, S (2016) Value Engineering for Roadway Expansion Project over Deep Thick Soft Soils. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Leung, M, Yu, J and Chong, M L A (2016) Effects of Stress and Commitment on the Performance of Construction Estimation Participants in Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Lim, T, Park, S, Lee, H and Lee, D (2016) Artificial Neural Network–Based Slip-Trip Classifier Using Smart Sensor for Construction Workplace. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Lines, B C, Sullivan, K T and Wiezel, A (2016) Support for Organizational Change: Change-Readiness Outcomes among AEC Project Teams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Liu, Y and Yeh, I (2016) Building Valuation Model of Enterprise Values for Construction Enterprise with Quantile Neural Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Oh, E H, Naderpajouh, N, Hastak, M and Gokhale, S (2016) Integration of the Construction Knowledge and Expertise in Front-End Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Rafiei, M H and Adeli, H (2016) A Novel Machine Learning Model for Estimation of Sale Prices of Real Estate Units. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Said, H (2016) Modeling and Likelihood Prediction of Prefabrication Feasibility for Electrical Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Seyis, S, Ergen, E and Pizzi, E (2016) Identification of Waste Types and Their Root Causes in Green-Building Project Delivery Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Shokri, S, Ahn, S, Lee, S, Haas, C T and Haas, R C G (2016) Current Status of Interface Management in Construction: Drivers and Effects of Systematic Interface Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Shokri, S, Haas, C T, G. Haas, R C and Lee, S H (2016) Interface-Management Process for Managing Risks in Complex Capital Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).

Tymvios, N and Gambatese, J A (2016) Perceptions about Design for Construction Worker Safety: Viewpoints from Contractors, Designers, and University Facility Owners. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(02).