Jeffrey S. Russell, Islam El-adaway, Ramy Khalef, Fareed Salih, Gasser Ali
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Abstract
Purpose
Project management (PM) involves planning, allocating, directing and controlling project resources within a set of predetermined objectives. The modern definition of PM has evolved and grown into a broader concept. This paper supports the notion that PM evolved into four distinct phases: PM 1.0 is primarily concerned with planning, PM 2.0 with collaboration, PM 3.0 with proactive adaptation and PM 4.0 with using innovative technologies. Research efforts tackled critical aspects of PM, but none of them provided a clear foundation for the full context of PM principles and how they complement one another. This study fills this knowledge gap by investigating the evolution of PM over time.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors collected a dataset of research papers between 1960 and 2022 and performed a bibliometric analysis on the collected dataset to isolate the main trends that define the evolution of PM phases.
Findings
Results show that all PM phases overlap in terms of overarching themes, concepts, principles and contributions. More importantly, PM 5.0 may be around the corner to facilitate effective and efficient handling of time, cost, scope and risks within the ever-growing complexity of project initiatives.
Originality/value
This paper provides a data-driven study for a holistic understanding of the key trends in PM and the associated expectations of future research directions. This will be of interest to stakeholders within the overall PM domain and multidisciplinary work related to the construction industry.
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ECAM publishes original peer-reviewed research papers, case studies, technical notes, book reviews, features, discussions and other contemporary articles that advance research and practice in engineering, construction and architectural management. In particular, ECAM seeks to advance integrated design and construction practices, project lifecycle management, and sustainable construction. The journal’s scope covers all aspects of architectural design, design management, construction/project management, engineering management of major infrastructure projects, and the operation and management of constructed facilities. ECAM also addresses the technological, process, economic/business, environmental/sustainability, political, and social/human developments that influence the construction project delivery process.
ECAM strives to establish strong theoretical and empirical debates in the above areas of engineering, architecture, and construction research. Papers should be heavily integrated with the existing and current body of knowledge within the field and develop explicit and novel contributions. Acknowledging the global character of the field, we welcome papers on regional studies but encourage authors to position the work within the broader international context by reviewing and comparing findings from their regional study with studies conducted in other regions or countries whenever possible.
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