Agents and multi-agent systems in construction [electronic resource] / edited by C.J. Anumba, O.O. Ugwu and Z. Ren.
Publication details: London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, 2005.Description: xviii, 329 p. : illISBN:- 9780203006979
- Also available in print edition. CRC Press (http://www.crcpress.com)

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Intelligent agents : fundamentals -- Multi-agent systems in construction : an overview -- Negotiation theories -- Agent-support for collaborative design -- MASCOT : a multi-agent system for construction claims negotiation -- Specification and procurement of construction products using agents -- Agent-based virtual marketplace for AEC-bidding -- Agent-based information search and retrieval -- Agents for standards processing -- Multi-agent-based procurement in the construction material supply chain.
Also available in print edition. CRC Press (http://www.crcpress.com)
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