Application of Genetic Algorithm in Resource Leveling and Allocation

Abstract

Resource leveling and allocation is one of the most important aspects in construction management. Critical path method and program evaluation review technique is frequently used for scheduling of construction projects. However, it is not capable of minimizing unwanted fluctuations in resource utilization profile. The basic idea of resource leveling is to minimize resource fluctuation. In addition to this, the paper uses the resource utilization period. This research paper presents an optimization model for resource leveling and allocation simultaneously. A Genetic algorithm (GA) program is formulated in MATLAB to find out the optimum solution. A case study is presented to show the multi-objective benefit of the procedure and scope for future.
Keywords: Resource leveling, Allocation, Genetic algorithm