Abstract
Capturing uncertainty in multiple criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is not a new theme but a largely developing topic which is in close connection with uncertainty theories such as fuzzy set and grey systems theories. Due to growing complexity of construction processes mainly because of implementation of sustainability aspects it would be necessary to take advantage of a novel MCDA methodology as an efficient tool to handle the uncertainty in sustainable construction decision making. In this study, we utilise a novel neutrosophic modified best-worst method (NM-BWM) to deal with the uncertainty in decision making in the context of sustainable construction. The method is an integration of neutrosophic set theory (NST) and the modified best-worst method (M-BWM). The NST can provide insights on efficient uncertainty handling of decision makers (DMs) subjective judgements. The BWM is a MCDA method which utilises two vectors of pairwise comparisons (the best criterion to others and others to the worst criterion) to obtain the weights of evaluation criteria. Merits of the BWM include its capability in effectively remedying the inconsistency derived from pairwise comparisons as well as simplicity and less pairwise comparisons compared to other similar methods like analytic hierarchy process (AHP). We show the applicability of the method in a case study with focus on the implementation of sustainable construction.
Highlights
The way of thinking in simple logical contexts often leads to overlooking medium- or long-term effects on our immediate environment
Merits of the best-worst method (BWM) include its capability in effectively remedying the inconsistency derived from pairwise comparisons as well as simplicity and less pairwise comparisons compared to other similar methods like analytic hierarchy process (AHP)
We show the applicability of the method in a case study with focus on the implementation of sustainable construction
Summary
The way of thinking in simple logical contexts often leads to overlooking medium- or long-term effects on our immediate environment. In the present article the application of a neutrosophic modified best-worst method (NM-BWM) is discussed in order to facilitate and advance the implementation of sustainability aspects in the early design stage of buildings - in which numerous non-quantifiable factors and multipe decision makers (DMs) are present. Literature Background the literature background of applied methods is described It includes the subsections sustainability assessment in construction industry (2.1), multi attribute decision making in construction industry (2.2), best-worst method (2.3) and neutrosophic set theory (2.4). One method developed very late in the history of MCDM and rarely applied in the field of sustainable construction until now is the best-worst method (BWM). Best-Worst Method (BWM) In the field of construction industry BWM was applied in piping selection [34] and in areas of risk assessment [35], [36].
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