Multi-objective optimization for conflict resolution in construction projects

Changjun Lee, Seung Heon Han., Woosik Jang, Wooyong Jung

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Abstract

In construction projects, the different interests and objects of stakeholders can result in increased occurrences of conflict, which can bring negative effects or even project termination. In particular, understanding the causes and finding a solution get more difficult because of the larger and more complex projects. Thus, quantitative research should be conducted to find conflict alternatives. This study aims to find optimal alternative combinations for conflict resolution in public projects. To understand level of conflict and effect of conflict alternatives, the survey was conducted in three points of view: 1) economic; 2) social; and 3) environmental. After survey, the optimization process consists of two steps. First, weights of conflict factors are estimated through regression analysis. Second, multi-object functions which are each economic impact, social impact, environmental impact are optimized. For multi-objective optimization, optimal alternative combinations could be deducted and results present how alternatives affect to conflict level. Although there are some limitations, this result is significant in that it has found an optimal alternative considering three impacts in order to select a combination of alternatives for conflict resolution.

Original languageEnglish
JournalProceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction
Volume4
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event9th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-9 2017 - Valencia, Spain
Duration: 2017 Jul 242017 Jul 29

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was supported by a Korea Science and Engineering Foundation grant government (MOST; No. NRF-2015R1A2A1A09007327).

Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 ISEC Press.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Building and Construction
  • Architecture
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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