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Uncertainty Management in Construction: An Integrated Bayesian Update and Probability Distribution Reconstruction Method

  • Shuo Wang*
  • , Yuanxin Lu
  • , Yaowu Wang
  • , Kailun Feng
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Heilongjiang Institute of Technology
  • Umeå University

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Abstract

Managing uncertainty in construction is increasingly challenging due to technological innovation and growing complexity. Probability distributions commonly used as inputs for uncertainty analysis but are often inaccurate due to limited prior reference. Additionally, static probability distributions cannot reflect dynamic changes occurring during construction. This study proposes an integrated Bayesian update and probability distribution reconstruction method for construction under uncertainty. Bayesian update continuously updates uncertainty factors, while the reconstruction method adjusts distributions to address deviations from initial assumptions and identifies critical uncertainties. A case study demonstrated that the proposed method enables to (1) update the uncertainties with limited prior knowledge during construction using real on-site data, and (2) identify critical factors to inform tailored management.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICCREM 2025
Subtitle of host publicationDecarbonization and Digitalization of the Built Environment-Shaping Resilience in a Changing World, Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management 2025
EditorsYaowu Wang, Weizhuo Lu, Geoffrey Q. P. Shen
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages635-642
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780784486627
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event2025 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, ICCREM 2025 - Umea, Sweden
Duration: 9 Aug 202510 Aug 2025

Publication series

NameICCREM 2025: Decarbonization and Digitalization of the Built Environment-Shaping Resilience in a Changing World, Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management 2025

Conference

Conference2025 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, ICCREM 2025
Country/TerritorySweden
CityUmea
Period9/08/2510/08/25

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