APPLICATION OF THE ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP) FOR MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION MAKING IN THE SELECTION OF FLOOR FINISHING MATERIAL SUPPLIERS FOR HIGH-VALUE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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Supplier selection in high-value construction projects often lacks a systematic evaluation framework and tends to focus predominantly on cost, resulting in insufficient consideration of critical factors that determine long-term project success. This study aims to develop a multi-criteria decision-making framework for the strategic selection of flooring material suppliers. The research employs the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to evaluate five key criteria: material quality, delivery readiness, completeness of delivery, cost, and production capability. Data were collected from three construction project management experts through structured in-depth interviews. The findings indicate that material quality carries the highest importance weight (0.1103), followed by cost (0.1082) and delivery readiness (0.1061). The evaluation of alternative suppliers shows that Supplier AAA achieved the highest overall score (0.1710). The reliability of the decisions was confirmed through Consistency Ratio (CR) analysis, with all values below 0.10, demonstrating methodological rigor. This study supports the proposition that supplier selection should systematically incorporate multidimensional factors rather than relying solely on cost. The developed framework shows strong potential for application in public infrastructure and hospital projects, where procurement decisions directly affect operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and societal outcomes. Overall, the research contributes to advancing strategic supplier management and evidence-based decision-making in construction procurement, particularly in projects where quality and reliability are essential to public welfare and long-term sustainability.
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