A Modelling Framework for Construction Supply Chain Simulation Based on Multi-Agent

Construction industry is specifically full of complexity and difficulty, specifically in large-scale public works project. Construction Supply Chain (CSC) management is investigated as an effective and efficient measure and strategy to deal with the problems in construction. But cooperation and decision making between partners are still key and difficult problems in CSC management. In this paper, we propose a simulating model for CSC management based on multi-agent method under analysis of the special characters in CSC. Then, we analyze the model classes in detail and the dynamic definition and structure of the simulation. At the end of the paper, the functions of the model are summarized and future research directions proposed.