Title: A multiple criteria decision support web-based system for facilities management

Authors: Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas, Arturas Kaklauskas, Mindaugas Gikys, Natalija Lepkova

Addresses: Department of Construction Technology and Management, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Sauletekio av. 11, LT-2040 Vilnius, Lithuania. ' Department of Construction Economics and Property Management, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Sauletekio av. 11, LT-2040 Vilnius, Lithuania. ' Department of Construction Economics and Property Management, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Sauletekio av. 11, LT-2040 Vilnius, Lithuania. ' Department of Construction Economics and Property Management, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Sauletekio av. 11, LT-2040 Vilnius, Lithuania

Abstract: An analysis of multiple criteria decision support systems and facilities management web-based automation applications that were developed by researchers from various countries assisted the authors to create their own Multiple Criteria Decision Support Web-Based System for Facilities Management (DSS-FM). DSS-FM differs from others in its use of new multiple criteria analysis methods as were developed by the authors. The database of a facilities management was developed and provides a comprehensive assessment of alternative versions from the economic, technical, technological, infrastructure, qualitative, technological, legislative and other perspectives. Based on the above complex databases, the developed Multiple Criteria Decision Support Web-Based System for Facilities Management enables the user to analyse alternatives quantitatively and conceptually (i.e. the text, formula, schemes, etc.). Applying the DSS-FM may increase the efficiency of calculators, analysers, software, neural networks, expert and decision support systems and e-commerce.

Keywords: web-based decision support systems; facilities management; multiple criteria analysis; web-based DSS.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIEM.2004.004399

International Journal of Internet and Enterprise Management, 2004 Vol.2 No.1, pp.30 - 44

Published online: 10 May 2004 *

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