Construction Industry Pursuit Intel Modeling Insights with FCM

This paper describes new interactive mental models applied to the pursuit of Construction Management (CM) project opportunities using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCM). The CM-FCM models provide a basis for new decision support tools capable of providing Construction Industry Practitioners (CIP) support throughout the Project Life Cycle (PLC). It presents two novel CM-FCM models based on real-world construction engineering and management experience, specifically designed to support key decisions in the PLC. The interactive CM-FCM validates the application of FCM to this domain and demonstrate a method capable of helping manage the complexity and uncertainty inherent in construction management. The models offer a foundation for interactive intelligent decision support tools to assist with construction management.