Abstract
Selecting a procurement strategy for construction projects is inherently subjective. The decision is often intuitively based on the previous experience and knowledge of the decision marker. An objective-subjective procurement selection method is proposed. The method takes into account the need to have an objective base for strategy comparison through the use of multiattribute utility technology. Allowing the desicion maker to assign importance ratings for the selection criteri also accommodates individual preferences and project specificities. The analytical hierarchical process based importance ratings assingment method improves both the objectivity and the realibility of the assessment. Application in real cases suggest positive potential use of the method.
