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Contractor selection using multicriteria utility theory: an additive model

Abstract
A systematic multicriteria decision analysis technique is described for contractor selection and bid evaluation based on utility theory and which permits different types of contractor capabilities to be evaluated A UK case study is used to illustrate the technique The theoretical basis and the advantages of the technique are also presented

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A review of application of multi-criteria decision making methods in construction

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