Agent-based modeling and simulation in construction

Agent-based modeling and simulation (ABMS) is a relatively new development that has found extensive use in areas such as social sciences, economics, biology, ecology etc. Can ABMS be effectively used in finding answers to complex construction systems? Our focus is to provide some answers to this question. Initial experimentation is conducted to understand the advantages of using ABMS either in isolation or in combination with traditional simulation methodologies. We provide a summary of this experimentation, conclusions and sets the agenda for future research in this area.