Prioritization of Contracting Methods for Water and Wastewater Projects Using the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Method

Autor: Hadi Sarvari, Daniel W. M. Chan, Behrouz Ashrafi, Timothy O. Olawumi, Nerija Banaitiene
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 14, Iss 22, p 7815 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en14227815
Popis: This study uses the fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) method to prioritize contracting methods to determine the most suitable contract option for water and wastewater projects (WWP). Content analysis, a two-round Delphi survey technique, and a series of validation and reliability tests helped establish the 18 key criteria for FAHP analysis. Consequently, data collected from experts through a pairwise comparison questionnaire form the basis for the inputs for the FAHP analysis. Consequently, the final weightings were derived for each of the key criteria and available contracting methods. The results indicate that the bilateral, cooperative, and trilateral contracting methods are the most suitable for WWP in Iran, with the highest weighting. The study provides useful guidance for the top management of project firms in selecting the optimal contracting method for their projects and offers significant contributions from theoretical and practical perspectives.
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