Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence for Project Management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: A Systematic Review

The high volume of information produced by project management and its quality have become a challenge for organizations. Due to this, emerging technologies such as big data, data science and artificial intelligence (ETs) have become an alternative in the project life cycle. This article aims to pres...

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Main Authors: Sergio Zabala-Vargas, María Jaimes-Quintanilla, Miguel Hernán Jimenez-Barrera
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/12/2944
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author Sergio Zabala-Vargas
María Jaimes-Quintanilla
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description The high volume of information produced by project management and its quality have become a challenge for organizations. Due to this, emerging technologies such as big data, data science and artificial intelligence (ETs) have become an alternative in the project life cycle. This article aims to present a systematic review of the literature on the use of these technologies in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. A methodology of collection, purification, evaluation, bibliometric, and categorical analysis was used. A total of 224 articles were found, which, using the PRISMA method, finally generated 57 articles. The categorical analysis focused on determining the technologies used, the most common methodologies, the most-discussed project management areas, and the contributions to the AEC industry. The review found that there is international leadership by China, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The type of research most used is quantitative. The areas of knowledge where ETs are most used are Cost, Quality, Time, and Scope. Finally, among the most outstanding contributions are as follows: prediction in the development of projects, the identification of critical factors, the detailed identification of risks, the optimization of planning, the automation of tasks, and the increase in efficiency; all of these to facilitate management decision making.
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spelling doaj.art-10905c61cf564d479b15e13460493ab12023-12-22T13:57:54ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092023-11-011312294410.3390/buildings13122944Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence for Project Management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: A Systematic ReviewSergio Zabala-Vargas0María Jaimes-Quintanilla1Miguel Hernán Jimenez-Barrera2Especialización en Gerencia de Proyectos/Ingeniería Industrial, Rectoría Virtual, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Bogotá D.C 111021, ColombiaEspecialización en Gerencia de Proyectos/Ingeniería Industrial, Rectoría Virtual, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Bogotá D.C 111021, ColombiaEspecialización en Gerencia de Proyectos/Ingeniería Industrial, Rectoría Virtual, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Bogotá D.C 111021, ColombiaThe high volume of information produced by project management and its quality have become a challenge for organizations. Due to this, emerging technologies such as big data, data science and artificial intelligence (ETs) have become an alternative in the project life cycle. This article aims to present a systematic review of the literature on the use of these technologies in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. A methodology of collection, purification, evaluation, bibliometric, and categorical analysis was used. A total of 224 articles were found, which, using the PRISMA method, finally generated 57 articles. The categorical analysis focused on determining the technologies used, the most common methodologies, the most-discussed project management areas, and the contributions to the AEC industry. The review found that there is international leadership by China, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The type of research most used is quantitative. The areas of knowledge where ETs are most used are Cost, Quality, Time, and Scope. Finally, among the most outstanding contributions are as follows: prediction in the development of projects, the identification of critical factors, the detailed identification of risks, the optimization of planning, the automation of tasks, and the increase in efficiency; all of these to facilitate management decision making.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/12/2944artificial intelligencearchitecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industrybig datadata sciencedigital twinsInternet of Things
spellingShingle Sergio Zabala-Vargas
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Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence for Project Management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: A Systematic Review
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artificial intelligence
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big data
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Internet of Things
title Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence for Project Management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: A Systematic Review
title_full Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence for Project Management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence for Project Management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence for Project Management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: A Systematic Review
title_short Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence for Project Management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: A Systematic Review
title_sort big data data science and artificial intelligence for project management in the architecture engineering and construction industry a systematic review
topic artificial intelligence
architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry
big data
data science
digital twins
Internet of Things
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/12/2944
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