Gonçalves, J. F.Mendes, J. J. M.Resende, M. G. C.2014-03-122014-03-1220080377-2217http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/4184This paper presents a genetic algorithm for the resource constrained multi-project scheduling problem. The chromosome representation of the problem is based on random keys. The schedules are constructed using a heuristic that builds parameterized active schedules based on priorities, delay times, and release dates defined by the genetic algorithm. The approach is tested on a set of randomly generated problems. The computational results validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.engProject managementMetaheuristicsGenetic algorithmSchedulingjournal article10.1016/j.ejor.2006.06.074