DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF PROJECT AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN SMART INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES
Abstract
The fast development of Industry 4.0 has forced a shift in paradigm in the management of complex infrastructure projects in engineering enterprises. The presented study will examine the concept of the digital transformation (DT) of project and operations management with the emphasis on the incorporation of smart technologies into the conventional engineering structures. Through the study of several aspects of smartization, the researchers find out the way in which digital tools can help make better decisions, allocate resources more efficiently, and make infrastructure assets more sustainable. The study highlights the shift of manual and siloed operations towards integrated, data-driven ecosystems, which apply Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce risks. According to the statistical data based on the latest industry standards, companies that resort to the unified digital infrastructure have their operational expenses decreased by 25%, and the precision of the project schedules increased by 40%. In addition, the study explores the issue of particular challenges that can be encountered by sectors like energy, water utilities, and transportation in embracing these digital changes. The essence here is to come up with an inclusive framework to harmonize strategic project management with operational excellence in intelligent environments. The study shows through a systematic review of the modern models that digital maturity is not always associated with the adoption of technologies but with the necessity of an overall restructuring of organizational processes. The results indicate that intelligent infrastructural initiatives are greatly supported by cloud transformation and real-time analytics, which result in higher levels of performance. This article brings a distinct understanding of the symbiotic relationship in the aspect of digital governance and service delivery among contemporary engineering companies. Finally, the study offers a guide to the stakeholders to overcome the challenges of digital integration, where smart infrastructure would be resilient, cost-effective, and able to address the needs of the future city.
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