Hybrid AHP and Fuzzy-TOPSIS methods in subcontractor selection: Case studies of government construction projects
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This study aims to develop criteria and a selection framework for subcontractors in the construction project of Uttaradit Hospital by applying the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in conjunction with the Fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (Fuzzy-TOPSIS), referred to as AHP-FTOPSIS. The application of this method in the study helps mitigate issues in subcontractor selection through pairwise comparison and enhances the reliability of decision-making under constraints related to limited construction space. The approach emphasizes minimizing adverse impacts on health, safety, and the environment. The development of subcontractor selection criteria began with a literature review, identifying an initial set of 35 criteria, which were then narrowed down to 12 criteria. Subsequently, the evaluation process was conducted to assess three subcontractors, using input from three experts involved in the hospital construction project. The results indicated that Subcontractor 3 had the highest score at 0.6678, followed by Subcontractor 1 at 0.3620, and Subcontractor 2 at 0.3615, respectively. Moreover, this method enhances the accuracy of results by ensuring consistency in the questionnaire index and leveraging expert judgment in the evaluation process. The approach is not only applicable to subcontractor selection in construction projects but can also be adapted for other decision-making problems, such as supplier selection for raw materials and production or service processes.
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