Improving project indicators in construction through the integration of digital tools and novel methodologies

Abstract

The article comprehensively examines the issue of improving the efficiency of construction project implementation in the context of increasing global competition and strengthening requirements for sustainable development. The main groups of project indicators used to assess the success and effectiveness of construction project implementation are considered and systematized, namely: technical, economic, time-related, and qualitative. It has been found that traditional management approaches are often insufficiently flexible and transparent, leading to systemic problems such as cost overruns, delays, and low adaptability to changing market conditions. Based on the analysis of modern research, it is substantiated that the fragmented implementation of individual digital technologies, such as BIM, IoT, AI, and PM systems, is not sufficient to ensure a comprehensive improvement of project indicators without their integration into a holistic management methodology.

The key novel methodologies are analyzed – Lean Construction, which focuses on eliminating waste; Agile approaches, which ensure iterative planning and a quick response to changes; and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), which promotes full collaboration among all project participants. It has been determined that their interaction with digital tools creates a powerful synergistic effect. For example, BIM provides the technological basis for implementing Lean principles, while risk management systems that work with Big Data and AI ensure proactive risk detection and minimization, which is the foundation of ROPM.

The main emphasis is placed on the synergistic effect that arises from the systematic integration of these methodologies and digital tools. The study shows how this combination allows for a comprehensive improvement of key indicators, ensuring a transition from a reactive to a proactive management model. The result is a significant reduction in timelines, cost optimization, and an increase in quality and safety. In the context of the large-scale reconstruction of Ukraine, this approach becomes a critical necessity for ensuring a sustainable and technologically advanced process of the country's recovery.