Intelligent Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methodologies in Building and Construction Management—2nd Edition
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025 | Viewed by 1061
Special Issue Editors
Interests: computational intelligence; uncertainty; decision theory and method; multicriteria decision-making; construction management, operation research; soft computing; computational modeling
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Interests: civil engineering; multiple-criteria decision-making; multiple-criteria optimization in construction technology and management; sustainability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of our first Special Issue, "Intelligent Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methodologies in Building and Construction Management", we are thrilled to announce the second volume in this series. The previous Special Issue attracted numerous high-quality submissions, showcasing innovative applications and advancements in multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methodologies. Building on this foundation, the second volume aims to delve deeper into the theoretical and practical applications of intelligent decision-making approaches in building and construction management.
As the construction industry navigates increasing complexity, uncertainty, and sustainability demands, MCDM methodologies have become indispensable for optimizing decision-making processes. This Special Issue seeks cutting-edge contributions that explore mathematical innovations, computational intelligence, and practical implementations of MCDM in construction. Particular emphasis will be placed on emerging trends such as digital twins, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled smart cities, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven decision-making frameworks, alongside traditional areas like resource optimization, risk management, and sustainable development.
We welcome submissions on innovative MCDM models, hybrid frameworks, performance benchmarking, and real-world case studies. By inspiring novel solutions and fostering scientific progress, this Special Issue aims to advance intelligent decision-making methodologies and address critical challenges in construction management.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Decision analysis and strategic planning: Advanced frameworks and methodologies for decision-making in construction projects, balancing cost, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Uncertainty in MCDM: Cutting-edge approaches to address and model uncertainty, enabling robust and adaptive decision-making under varying conditions.
- Innovative modeling in MCDM: Development of novel mathematical and computational models to address emerging challenges and improve decision-making accuracy.
- Digital twins and smart cities: The integration of MCDM with digital twin technology to support smart city planning, infrastructure optimization, and real-time decision-making.
- IoT in Buildings and Construction: Leveraging IoT and intelligent systems to streamline construction processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Computational intelligence in MCDM: Incorporating AI, machine learning, and hybrid systems to enhance the capabilities of multi-criteria decision-making.
- Inventory and supply chain management: The application of MCDM methodologies to optimize supply chain operations, improve logistics, and enhance resilience in construction networks.
- Performance management and benchmarking: MCDM-based evaluation tools and methods to measure and benchmark performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM): Integration of MCDM with BIM to enhance project planning, resource allocation, and construction execution.
- Sustainable construction: Innovative MCDM approaches for sustainable design, material selection, energy efficiency, and green building practices.
- Risk and safety management: Advanced methods for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to improve safety and reliability in construction projects.
- Construction delays and mitigation strategies: Applications of MCDM to analyze and reduce delays, optimize timelines, and improve project delivery.
- Reliability and maintenance engineering: Ensuring long-term durability and system reliability through MCDM-based maintenance planning.
- Urban renovation and adaptive reuse: Decision-making methodologies for urban renewal, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse of spaces to meet contemporary needs.
- Transportation and logistics in construction: Optimization of transportation systems and logistics operations using MCDM models to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Case studies and real-world applications: Empirical studies showcasing the transformative impact of MCDM in addressing real-world challenges in building and construction management.
Dr. Seyyed Ahmad Edalatpanah
Prof. Dr. Jurgita Antucheviciene
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- multi-criteria decision-making
- measurement of performance in construction
- computational intelligence
- optimization in construction management
- multi-attribute decision-making
- digital twins and smart cities
- sustainable construction
- risk and safety management
- building information modeling
- building management
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