An integrated model for assessing the efficient use of public/cultural buildings

Abstract

State enterprises and municipalities concern about the performance use of public buildings. The optimisation of their efficient management by ensuring the rational use of resources and protecting societal needs are complex tasks. Therefore, stakeholders need knowledge-based decisions. The article proposes a novel management model, an original set of criteria to assess and select the most efficient use scenarios of public buildings. The hybrid fuzzy multi-criteria decision model consists of four different approaches. The challenge's solution starts with setting up a team of qualified experts. Later, the team creates original qualitative and quantitative criteria set to assess the efficiency of the use of cultural buildings at the specific local conditions. Then decision-makers determine criteria weights based on the Delphic AHP model. The basis of criteria values is statistical data, calculations, and data from expert judgement. At the following step, the decisionmakers solve the task using three different MCDM methods and integrate obtained results for the final ranking. The proposed model will expand the possibilities for impartial decision-making and evaluate the efficiency of end-use of buildings concerning social benefit criteria. The results are essential to public sector organisations, especially for municipalities with particular problems associated with the management of a large number of public assets.