INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: THE NEXUS OF HUMAN AND ARTIFICAIL EXPERTISE

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 03 | Page : 16 24
    By

    Amadi Alolote Ibim,

  1. Associate Professor, and Head, Department of Quantity Surveying, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Abstract

Conversations about digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) have continued to gain traction in the project management discourse. Although human expertise remains the hallmark of professionalism in the construction industry, AI has emerged as the newest wave of digital technological innovation, which can significantly elevate human productivity in the performance of project management functions. However, for project management professionals in the Nigerian construction industry, the potential of AI is both thrilling and overwhelming, evidenced by resistance to its adoption. There are debates and arguments that AI is taking over human jobs. This is because there is a general lack of understanding of what AI means for the future of the project management profession. Understanding AI’s role in project management and how it interfaces with human expertise is thus a necessary prerequisite for overcoming human resistance and fostering change. This paper addresses these topical issues, which raise several questions that require clarification, and can be enriched with an understanding of AI’s role in project management. A questionnaire survey was carried on 200 professionals in the Nigerian construction industry, comprising five thematic dimensions: (1) AI awareness and adoption, (2) perceived benefits, (3) perceived challenges, (4) organizational readiness, and (5) impact of AI on project success. Organizational readiness emerged as a critical mediating factor in ensuring sustainable integration of AI. Firms that invest in digital training, change management, and infrastructure stand to gain the most from AI deployment. The findings affirm that AI adoption significantly enhances project management performance, aligning with global research trends that underscore AI’s capacity to improve accuracy, optimize resource allocation, and minimize risk. Nevertheless, challenges such as limited technical expertise, ethical concerns, and interoperability constraints persist, echoing earlier studies that caution against overreliance on technology without adequate human oversight.

Keywords: ARTIFICAIL EXPERTISE, artificial intelligence, technological innovation, Quantity Surveying, INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT

[This article belongs to Journal of Production Research & Management ]

How to cite this article:
Amadi Alolote Ibim. INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: THE NEXUS OF HUMAN AND ARTIFICAIL EXPERTISE. Journal of Production Research & Management. 2025; 15(03):16-24.
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Volume 15
Issue 03
Received 12/09/2025
Accepted 28/10/2025
Published 10/11/2025
Publication Time 59 Days
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