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An optimization model for construction project scheduling by considering CO2 emissions with multi-mode resource constraints under interval-valued fuzzy uncertainty

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In Iran, the entire energy system relies on fossil fuels, which imposes significant greenhouse gas emissions. Besides, among different greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) has the most considerable portion, and Iran is known as one of the top ten CO2 emitting countries, especially in the industry section. In this paper, a new multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem is presented regarding the emitted CO2 as a greenness index. The proposed mathematical model has four objective functions, which are, minimizing the project completion time, project costs, and emitted CO2, and the fourth objective function maximizes the project quality. The time lag and reworking are regarded in the mathematical model. Reworking not only causes an increase in the project quality and more CO2 emissions but also increases the complexity of the problem. Uncertainty is an essential part of any construction project in real situations, so activities duration and cost of non-renewable and renewable resources are under interval-valued fuzzy uncertainty. To solve the mathematical model with uncertainty, a new extended solving method is proposed. Furthermore, a case study in Iran is presented to show the impact of the given model in real projects, and related results along with the analyses are conducted on this case. Additionally, Pareto front solutions are presented to show the trade-off between objectives. The results illustrate that considering CO2 emissions as a greenness index can reduce project costs and improve quality. On the other hand, this index increases the project completion time. This paper has practical implications for project managers and companies to reach their fundamental goals (i.e., time, cost, and quality) alongside minimizing emitted CO2 in an uncertain environment.

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Aramesh, S., Mousavi, S.M., Ghasemi, M. et al. An optimization model for construction project scheduling by considering CO2 emissions with multi-mode resource constraints under interval-valued fuzzy uncertainty. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 20, 87–102 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04377-4

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