Cheraghi, E; Zohrehvandi, S; Vanhoucke, M and Mohamadpour Tosarkani, B (2023) A multiproject scheduling and resource management model in projects construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(4), pp. 1578-1600. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: This research presents a multiproject scheduling and resource management (MPSRM) model that includes an M/M/c/n queue system, a p-hub median model, a parallel machine scheduling and a hub location problem solution method. This research aims to design a project network and then sequence raw materials delivery to hub factories. Design/methodology/approach: This research is implemented as a case study in construction and industrial company. It considers several mines to supply raw materials for production in hub factories. In the sequencing phase, a parallel mine scheduling problem specifies the delivery of raw materials to hub factories. Furthermore, a multisource project scheduling model is studied and designed for building project-oriented companies. Findings: The results suggest that the proposed MPSRM model in this study significantly reduces project transportation costs. Therefore, creating accurate planning in projects, especially in construction projects where transportation plays an important role, can help reduce time and costs. Researchers, project managers and those dealing with projects can use this model to exploit their projects. Research limitations/implications: When the number of construction projects in a construction company increases in a region, choosing an appropriate strategy to supply resources and raw materials becomes very important in terms of profit and loss and project completion as scheduled. An increase in transportation demands alongside the economic development on the one hand and providing competitive transportation services, on the other hand, have increasingly spotlighted the significance of hub networks in transportation systems. In addition, in this research, there is no suitable access road from the mines to the project sites, and considering the workload, if any of the projects become a hub, a proper road should be built. Originality/value: To the best of the knowledge, there is no outstanding research in which a p-hub median location problem by considering queuing model and different transportation modes and a parallel machine scheduling problem are studied simultaneously.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | hub location problem; multiproject scheduling and resource management; network design; parallel machine scheduling problem; project management |
| Index terms: | profit, workload, construction company, strategy, project network, project scheduling, scheduling, economic development, construction project, methodology, project manager, case study, project management, resource management |
| Subjects: | organization, data collection methods, profession, control systems, operations research, economic analysis, project planning, research methods, management, economic development, project management theory and practice, production management, project controls |
| Topics: | Human Resources, Time Control, Research Practice, Project Management, Business Strategy, Sustainability, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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