(Optimization of Site Selection for Concrete Batch Plants Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP

Abstract

The selection of the Concrete Batch Plant (CBP) location is the most essential element for success of a project. Recently, most of the companies are fully dependent on the Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) in their projects. The need for (RMC) is increasing due to the quality and conformity to standards provided and its appropriateness to the construction conditions for any country. Due to its value and availability project managers prefer to rely on RMC in their projects construction. In addition to increasing the demand on RMC attracts and encourages investors to establish projects inside the country. The selection of optimum location for CBP is a very important decision due to the difficulties and problems may results in selecting in-proper location.