Agent Based Model for Resource Constrained Scheduling of Construction Projects

This paper presents an Agent Based Model (ABM) for resource constrained scheduling of construction projects. The model considers typical scheduling characteristics such as the four precedence relationships. It also allows for activities to be interrupted, if needed. Moreover, the model considers the impact of the finish quality of a given activity on its successors. An illustrative example was presented to demonstrate the performance of the proposed model. Overall, the model was successful in minimizing project durations by utilizing different priority rules. ABM concepts were proved to be applicable in resource constrained scheduling. The model provided added versatility to activity characteristics.