Digital Tools for Project Time Management: Scheduling Performance Improvement in Emerging Economies
Аннотация
Purpose: This study examines the role of digital tools in improving schedule performance for project time management in emerging economies. It focuses on the impact of Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), Building Information Modeling (BIM/4D/5D), and artificial intelligence-based analytics on project time efficiency. Methodology/approach: The research employs a conceptual review and analytical framework, synthesizing existing empirical evidence from open sources. The study analyzes how digital tools affect schedule performance, integrating Project Time Management Theory and Principal–Agent Theory. Results/findings: The findings indicate that digital tools like PMIS and BIM/4D/5D enhance schedule performance by improving planning accuracy, real-time monitoring, and decision-making speed. However, their effectiveness depends on the technological infrastructure and institutional readiness in emerging economies.. Conclusion: Digital transformation is essential for improving project scheduling in emerging economies. A phased approach, starting with PMIS, followed by 4D/5D BIM integration, and AI adoption, provides the most effective strategy. Limitations: The study relies on secondary data from publicly available sources, which may lack consistency. Additionally, the analysis focuses on schedule performance and does not include cost or scope performance. Contribution: This research contributes valuable insights into the role of digital tools in project time management, offering practical recommendations for policymakers and practitioners in emerging economies.