Engineering Project Management Research Articles

Impact of Machine Learning on IT Project Management

This paper comprehensively examines the effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically machine learning on IT project management in the context of technologically advanced surroundings. The study emphasizes the importance and advantages of incorporating machine learning techniques to simplify project management procedures and effectively implement IT projects. In providing a thorough review of machine learning applications in project management, the paper emphasizes how these technologies can completely transform decision-making, resource allocation, risk assessment, and overall project performance. This paper provides insightful information on the transformative potential of machine learning in enhancing technology project management methods through a thorough literature review and detailed analysis.

Intelligent Decision Support System for Building Project Management Based on Artificial Intelligence

With the deepening of research on artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the field of computer science and the improvement of its social influence, the effective combination of AI technology and engineering project management practice has become a hot topic of discussion in the field of engineering project management. In the application research of AI in engineering project management, most of them use data-driven models to solve project management problems, improve data insight and improve the speed and quality of project management decision-making. Decision support systems have been developed on the basis of management information systems, but they have rarely been successfully applied in project management. The decision support system based on data warehouse is a new level of development in decision support systems, providing an effective way for projects to achieve real-time decision-making, thereby achieving synchronous, integrated, and optimized dynamic management of project progress, cost and function, and improving the timeliness and scientificity of decision-making. Therefore, this article proposes the theoretical framework and architecture of a construction project decision support system based on data warehousing. Then, this article proposes a deep belief network (DBN) evaluation method to evaluate the performance of the system, and the results show that the proposed method has superior performance.

Development Of Micro Credential Design For Project Management To Improve The Quality Of Engineering Practices

The integration of engineering practices with project management responsibilities is commonplace in the field, offering an effective solution for executing engineering projects. However, the unique discipline of project management poses a challenge, revealing a limitation in the quality of human resources with expertise in both engineering and project management. This study aims to address this gap by developing a Project Management Micro-Credential Design to formally recognize engineers possessing project management competencies. Employing the Rapid Assessment Process (RAP) integrated with the Regional Model Competency Standard (RMCS), the research outlines a comprehensive design for the development of a micro-credential in engineering project management. Key components of the design include a competency-based skill set development model, an instructional design system for quality assurance, an outcome-based learning and teaching delivery structure (OBLT), a competency-based assessment (CBA) development framework, and an operational structure for micro-credential implementation. This designed framework is adaptable for application within Professional Organizations and Professional Education of Engineers, accommodating both integrated and packaged formats, such as the Indonesian Student Micro-Credential (KMMI). The study contributes to bridging the gap in project management expertise among engineers, presenting a structured approach to enhance their competencies and recognition within the engineering profession.

Theory and Practice Integrated Research on Engineering Project Management Course Based on Multi-Role-Playing Method

The goal of cultivating applied talents in colleges and universities is that students not only need to have sufficient theoretical knowledge and professional qualities, but also be able to comprehensively use professional skills to solve practical problems and create economic and social benefits for society. Therefore, in view of the current disconnect between theory and practice in construction engineering education. We should promote innovation in teaching systems and reform of internal operating mechanisms of courses. In the engineering project management course, we designed a real engineering project background, where students play the roles of seven types of participating parties and manage them independently to complete the main engineering activities from the project decision-making stage to the implementation stage. The result is that we have fundamentally subverted the previous pure case-based teaching with unclear goals.

Integration of lean management and BIM technologies for effective project management and production processes at a construction stage

As modern businesses face increasingly complex and voluminous projects, the need for efficient management and planning of production processes becomes paramount. To meet these challenges, it is necessary to develop new theoretical approaches. In this regard, advanced technologies such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), Lean Construction, and Agile are becoming increasingly powerful for project management and process planning. By combining these technologies and methodologies, companies can use the available potential to increase efficiency and achieve better outcomes. The integration of digital technology and automation facilitates the optimization of production processes and reduces project time. For example, the integration of lean construction and BIM technologies is a pivotal factor in achieving efficient project management and planning for production processes in the construction industry. By combining lean principles with modern BIM technology, it is possible for companies to increase performance and optimize the use of their limited resources, including time, labor, materials, and capital. This integration leads to improved project planning, enhanced transparency and accuracy of information, cost and risk reduction, as well as better communication and collaboration among project participants. All these factors contribute to the efficiency and success of modern projects.

RISK ASSESSMENT OF COMPLEX ENGINEERING PROJECT BASED ON FUZZY PETRI NET UNDER THE PERSPECTIVE OF VULNERABILITY

Traditional engineering risk management has been unable to adapt to the complexity and variability due to its constituent elements and dynamic nature of internal and external environments. Vulnerability, as a concept closely related to risk, has been neglected in the traditional risk management due to its hidden characteristics. This study attempts to quantify and evaluate vulnerabilities of complex engineering projects independently and explore the transmission mechanism between risk and vulnerability factors. Twenty different types of large-scale engineering projects in China were selected as case studies from the Mega Project Case Study Center (MPCSC) of Tongji University. Vulnerability and risk factors of each project were identified and analysed. A mechanism model was developed to explore the impacts of vulnerabilities and risks through ta Fuzzy Petri Net. Four main vulnerability-risk critical paths were identified through the reverse labelling method. The overall evaluation of engineering project risks considering the impacts of vulnerabilities is the highlight of this paper. This study interprets the cognition and evaluation of complex engineering risks from a new perspective, enriches the connotation of engineering risk management, and provides a reference for risk management and decisionmaking of complex engineering projects.

Evaluation on the application mode of blockchain technology in water transportation engineering project management

Abstract Due to the continuous development and application of blockchain technology, more and more industries are exploring its application in project management. In the management of water transportation engineering projects, blockchain technology also has certain application potential. This article will start with the characteristics of blockchain technology, and the current situation and needs of water transportation project management, analyze the application mode of blockchain technology in water transportation project management, and explore its advantages, limitations, and practical applications. The experimental results of this article showed that when blockchain technology was applied to the management of water transportation engineering projects, its information sharing score was 93; its data storage and management score was 96.1; its smart contract score was 97.4; its fund management score was 97.1; its Internet of Things technology score was 96.5, which was far higher than the score of applying traditional technologies. It was shown that using blockchain technology for water transportation engineering project management can improve the efficiency and quality of project management, reduce costs, and extend to a wider range of water transportation lines and project fields in the future.

Innovation and exploration of construction project management based on BIM platform of big data

Abstract The study of BIM engineering management platforms based on big data is conducive to improving the status quo of traditional construction engineering and providing new ideas to realize the innovation of construction engineering project management. This paper takes construction engineering project management as the research object, based on the BIM platform of big data, and understands the current difficulties and key points of safety management by investigating and analyzing the status of construction engineering project management and BIM the application status of the platform. Secondly, we make full use of building information model data standards, including: IFC standards, IDM standards, and MVD standards, to analyze building information model data standards. Finally, the data establishment practice is carried out based on the foundation BIM construction model that satisfies the 300 LOD level for the model components. The results satisfy the consistency test, and the weight coefficients are considered to be reasonably assigned. According to the judgment matrix to calculate the weights, the matrix is normalized by column, and the weights of each index are obtained as 0.6377, 0.2580, 0.1034, 0.1790, 0.1130, respectively. This paper is based on big data BIM technology application and construction process safety management activities, which can realize the information management of the whole project construction, strengthen the benefits of construction project safety management, and provide collaboration of all parties to provide a favorable sharing platform.

When huskies bite back: A complex systems metaphor perspective on information technology project management

AbstractResearchers have acknowledged the usefulness of metaphors to understand organizational phenomena. More than fancy linguistic ornaments, metaphors can provide a rich understanding of the situation under investigation; demonstrate how individuals think, feel and behave; and be used as a diagnostic tool to help analyse organizational problems. Notwithstanding the importance of metaphor analysis, how system thinking principles can be applied to understand the elicited nature of metaphor in the context of information technology (IT) project management practices remains to be explored in greater detail. Drawing on the field of applied linguistics, coupled with complexity theory, a complex systems metaphor perspective is put forward as a fresh lens to understand IT project management practices. This perspective is illustrated through a discourse analysis of a large IT project in the National Health Service (NHS) in England.

What I learned as an engineering project manager [IEEE Student Activities

What I learned as an engineering project manager [IEEE Student Activities

Анализ применения проектных технологий при реализации национальных проектов

In the conditions of modern trends in the development of the world economy, the issue of ensuring the efficiency and competitiveness of the domestic economy is becoming more and more relevant. It is expedient to consider examples of foreign and domestic experience of using project management as a basic paradigm of economic development. The greatest interest in this article is shown to the development of public-private partnership in the implementation of national projects and programs as a tool to ensure high competitiveness of public project management. Taking into account the strategy of project-based development of the Russian economy, the structure of national projects management is analyzed, and proposals to improve the processes of ensuring the competitiveness of national projects are formulated. The article provides a comparative analysis of various forms of management in the implementation of national projects, and also considers foreign experience in the use of mixed forms of management of large-scale projects. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the necessity of using project management technologies in the implementation of national projects and programs to ensure the competitiveness of the Russian economy. The objectives of the study are reduced to a comparative analysis of the use of project management technologies as the main tool for improving the competitiveness of national projects and programs. The best international and domestic practices of using various forms of management in the implementation of national projects and programs have been identified. The necessity of updating the existing legislation, as well as the mechanisms of implementation of national projects was substantiated. National projects. On the basis of comparison of domestic and foreign experience in the use of project technologies in the management of national projects, proposals for improving the management mechanism as a tool to improve the competitiveness of national projects and programs are made.

The Control of Civil Engineering Projects Based on Deep Learning and Building Information Modeling

The aim of this study is to enhance the quality of civil engineering project management and optimize project control in order to ensure adequate construction resources and facilitate seamless project progression. By integrating building information modeling (BIM) technology with deep learning techniques, optimal control was examined at various stages of civil engineering project management. A simulation test was performed on a selected gymnasium engineering project, focusing on cost and resource control aspects. The findings revealed that, as the project advanced, the planned cost exceeded the actual cost by nearly 100,000 yuan in the final stage. The combination of BIM technology and deep learning model prediction substantially reduced the cost and material budgets of the engineering project. Data analysis showed that the average positioning error of the convolutional neural network algorithm for the project model was below 2%.

PRACTICE-ORIENTED APPROACH TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF ENTERPRISE CREATIVE POTENTIAL

The article is dedicated to the current issues of accelerating the innovative development of organizations based on the utilization of practice-oriented project management technologies in fostering the development of the creative potential across various business sectors and the widespread integration of digital technologies. The research explores existing scientific approaches and practical experiences within project management. Their advantages and limitations for implementing creative projects and managing them are identified. It is clarified that the increasing complexity of an organization's operational environment is accompanied by the emergence of new demands and challenges that necessitate the adoption of new project management technologies. It is substantiated that the main tasks of the new practice-oriented methodology of project management for organizational creative potential development and the implementation of creative projects should align with the principles of sustainable development rooted in a system of societal values. Crucially, business activities are required to adhere to universally recognized obligations in human rights, labor, environmental conservation, and anti-corruption efforts. The article identifies that the latest technological advancements are paralleled by the digitization of economic and managerial spheres. In these processes, digitalization of project management takes the lead, embracing open innovations and mechanisms for their promotion, the amalgamation of strategic management and project management technologies, and leadership under extremely volatile conditions. It is argued that a significant aspect of project management in the creative and innovative realms for enterprises involves knowledge management and the enhancement of managerial personnel's competencies. The mechanism of realizing of each project, especially those of the creative nature, is quite specific and requires essential professional competencies from all the participants at each stage. A systematic approach is proposed for determining key competencies of managerial personnel and their cultivation at various levels: individual, intra-organizational, organizational, inter-organizational, regional, and national. It is argued that strategic management of an enterprise’s creative potential within the context of a digital economy demands a new approach and adaptation to contemporary challenges and opportunities.

Research on the Construction of a Fine Management Evaluation System for Engineering Projects under the Low Carbon Concept

In recent years, the development of a low-carbon economy has become a global consensus. Construction companies must adopt a low-carbon and refined project management model to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry and promote the transformation and upgrading of the construction industry. Based on the analysis of the current problems in engineering project management under the low-carbon concept, the article clarifies the concept and significance of fine management of engineering projects under the low-carbon concept, and constructs a framework and evaluation system for fine management of engineering projects under the low-carbon concept.

Factors Leading the Failure of ICT Project Management in the Public Sectors in Tanzania

The research study focuses on investigating the factors leading the failure of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project management in the public sectors of Tanzania. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The research includes a comprehensive literature review to identify factors associated with previous ICT project failures. Interviews and surveys are conducted with key stakeholders involved in ICT project management in Tanzania's public sectors. The findings highlight various factors contributing to the failure of ICT project management, including inadequate project planning and initiation, insufficient budget allocation, lack of skilled personnel, ineffective communication, and poor stakeholder engagement. Additionally, poor risk management strategies, organizational culture, political interference, and limited commitment from top management are identified as significant barriers to successful ICT project implementation. The implications of these findings emphasize the need for effective measures to address these challenges. Recommendations include improved project planning and initiation processes, increased budget allocation, enhanced human resource capabilities, and the establishment of effective communication channels. Creating a supportive organizational culture, minimizing political interference, and securing strong commitment from top management are also crucial to successful ICT project implementation in the public sectors of Tanzania. This research contributes valuable empirical evidence on the factors leading to ICT project management failure in Tanzania's public sectors. The findings can serve as a foundation for developing strategies and policies to promote successful ICT project implementation in similar contexts. Ultimately, addressing these challenges can lead to improved public service delivery and socio-economic development in the country.

Scalable, Flexible Implementation of MBSE and DevOps in VSEs: Design Considerations and a Case Study

AbstractModel‐based systems engineering (MBSE) and development operations (DevOps) both provide organizations with increased system development capabilities by defining development process controls and defining sequential development, testing, and other processes. As the use and complexity of MBSE and DevOps processes for software systems development continues to rise, very small entities (<25 employees) may struggle to implement full scale implementations of these engineering project management processes. This paper uses principles from MBSE and DevOps models to explore a reduced, simplified scope of both system development paradigms that VSEs can implement to obtain benefits of both processes.

Управление проектами финансового оздоровления компаний

The article is devoted to preventive measures for the financial recovery of companies under a threat of bankruptcy. These measures are not regulated by legislation or are only partially regulated and, as a rule, are aimed at obtaining a unique result – the restoration of the company's activities. This makes it possible to use project management technologies. The study classifies companies that may need financial recovery projects, identifies restructuring procedures known in both developed and developing countries, shows the heterogeneity of financial recovery projects and their differences depending on various determinants. Special attention is paid to the specific features of such projects’ management: in particular, the existence of stabilization phase, the necessity of organizing successful negotiations and mediation during the implementation of projects, the development of other intangible components of the success of financial recovery projects along with the search for new financing, postponement of payments on old debts.

Devote yourself to enjoy daily work: a diary study on flow experience and organizational identification

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the day-to-day within-person associations between employees' flow experience and organizational identification within the rarely studied context of construction engineering project organizations.Design/methodology/approachIn this daily diary design, the authors surveyed 204 (Mage = 28.3, SD = 5.69) employees of a state-owned construction engineering project organization in southwest China via the online questionnaires comprising flow and organizational identification scales once daily on each workday for three consecutive weeks, which yielded 3,060 data entries. The authors then tested the temporal directionality between flow and organizational identification with multilevel time-series cross-lagged path analysis using Mplus 8.3.FindingsDaily flow experience was linked positively with same-day organizational identification. Importantly, flow experience on the previous day predicted organizational identification on a subsequent day, but not vice versa.Practical implicationsThis study suggests that construction engineering project managers should implement interventions fostering the employees' flow experience to promote organizational identification, with important implications for organizations aiming at flourishing workforces by facilitating organizational identification through implementing flow strategies.Originality/valueThere is a dearth of diary studies on flow and organizational identification specific to construction engineering project employees. The authors’ findings provide concrete evidence of the fluctuant nature of daily flow experience and organizational identification as well as their dynamic predictive pathway relationship.

LET'S TAKE THIS OFFLINE: A THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF VIRTUAL CONFLICT IN HYBRID COLLABORATIVE DESIGN TEAMS

AbstractConflict can be both a productive and detrimental reality of design collaboration. While most studies on conflict characterize findings by type (conflict about the task, process, or interpersonal relationships), we extend this typology to understand the causes, topics, and outcomes of conflict. To do so, we analyze communications in a virtual chat platform, collected in a hybrid work environment. A thematic analysis on over 6000 messages between student design teams on the enterprise communication platform Slack revealed three emergent conflict themes: Engineering Design, Project Management, and Communication. A mapping of the themes to a widely-cited typology of conflict found an over- representation of task (productive) and process (detrimental) conflict in the Engineering Design and Project Management themes, respectively. The distribution of types of conflict in the Communication theme is representative of the entire dataset, suggesting that communication can be a cause and outcome in all types of conflict. Overall, our classification of conflict is the first step towards describing triads of the causes, topics, and outcomes of conflict, a contribution which will drive the development of interventions for design team conflict.

Information Technology Project Management Research: A Review of Works by Influential Pioneers

Information technology project management practices effectively help organizations achieve IT value. We employed a semistructured review with the practice of jizhuanti by tracing the development of the research intersection of IT and projects through the works of seven influential authors. From the analysis of the review, we build representative models of the intersection and suggest open lines of research. The results unveil stakeholder integration, knowledge management, and risk controls as principal themes for the sampling subset. Future scholars can continue to delve into these areas over more complex systems, consider other categories, or open new directions revealed by practice.