A Comprehensive Literature Review of Research Trends of Applying AI to Construction Project Management

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is universally reaching every industry thus far, it is coming to the fore in construction industry by redesigning project world and altering the role of project managers. It provides the ability for computers to simulate human-like thinking and is comprised of machine learning, Internet of things (IoT), automation, natural language processing and robotics. In construction industry, AI is affecting project planning, time and cost management, optimization of resources as well as post-construction activities. Along with assessing teamwork patterns and making recommendations, it also has an impact on the workforce and how individuals handle projects. Despite a broad range of research papers written about this theme there are still not so much of practical applications conducted in practice. Therefore, the aim of this study is to provide an overview of using AI in Project Management and to show how it is affecting construction industry along with exhibiting future trends. This article will also show positive and negative sides of AI in Project Management and how does it manage competencies. It will propose possible utilitarian solutions including a critical review over the research topic. The outcomes of this study contribute to the body of knowledge on AI in project management through a comprehensive investigation of literature and provide guidelines for further research on the phenomenon of AI in project management.