@article{MAKHILLJEAS201712114029,
    title = {Application of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Topsis for Evaluation and
Prioritization of Reasons for Claims of Contractors in D-B-B Contracts},
    journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences},
    volume = {12},
    number = {1},
    pages = {99-103},
    year = {2017},
    issn = {1816-949x},
    doi = {jeasci.2017.99.103},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2017.99.103},
    author = {Seyed and},
    keywords = {Claim management,contractors,D-B-B contract,contract,multi-criteria decision-making technique,TOPSIS},
    abstract = {Disagreements in construction contracts are costly, time-consuming and inconvenient. They also
affect the price and quality of contracts. In most projects using different delivery systems, entities particularly
contractors may make claims. Moreover, claims and disagreements are inevitable in design and build projects,
particularly in D-B-B contracts which are not commonly used in Iran. The focus of this study is the reasons for
claims made in projects delivered by D-B-B contracts. It is noteworthy that the role of consultant engineering
is seen within the framework of roles and goals of the owner. Naturally, it is essential and complicated to decide
on the type of claims made by contractors in projects. In this regard, there are many factors, among which major
causes of claims made by contractors of construction contracts are identified. Then, these causes are prioritized
by decision-making techniques to determine their importance. Accordingly, criteria and sub-criteria are
determined by multi-criteria decision-making techniques to prioritize the reasons for claims of contractors.}
    }