The use of agile methods according to the success criteria that meet the needs of building projects will increase the efficiency of the construction industry. Most previous research has examined the effects of agility application on one of the success metrics or implementing one single agile approach, and no research has been found to select an agile method based on success criteria in construction. In this research, by creating a relationship between success criteria and agile methods and adopting a systematic approach, the appropriate technique was selected in accordance with the needs of the construction industry. This research aims to select the appropriate agile method based on the success criteria of construction projects. By conducting a thorough literature review, the long list of success criteria and most common agile methods in construction were identified. Then using the Delphi technique, the most critical criteria were extracted. Finally, employing the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method, the most appropriate agile technique was determined and ranked. The results show that Scrum is the most adaptable agile method in the construction industry. In addition, the most critical criterion affecting the selection of agile methods was determined to be “completion of the project on time.”
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