Owais, Omar A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0788-3008, Poshdar, Mani ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9132-2985, GhaffarianHoseini, Ali ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0787-8399, Ying, Fei ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6355-5156, Jaafar, Kamal ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9134-6215, Sarhan, Saad ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0105-2350 and Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9067-2705 (2025) Digital competencies framework for project managers: digital twins as an exemplar in the Smart Built Environment. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024): Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024), 7th - 9th November, Auckland, New Zealand. DSBE: The International Conference of Sustainable Development and Smart Built Environments - Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (LNC), 591 . Springer, Singapore, pp. 639-648. ISBN 978-9819640508; 978-9819640515 ISSN 2366-2557 (Print), 2366-2565 (Online) (doi:10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_62)

PDF (Author's Accepted Manuscript) 50642 SHEIKHKHOSHKAR_Digital_Competencies_Framework_For_Project_Managers_Digital_Twins_(AAM)_2025.pdf - Accepted Version Restricted to Repository staff only Download (768kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitalisation that is leading to the emergence of the smart built environment (SBE). In this dynamic landscape, project managers (PMs) play a pivotal role in coordinating complex construction projects to deliver innovative and sustainable built environments. However, the rapid evolution of construction practices necessitates a re-evaluation of PM competencies to effectively navigate the challenges of the SBE. To date, there is still a scarcity of the digital competency framework. This requires a proactive approach to equip PMs with the digital competencies needed to succeed and bridge the gap in the SBE. This study aims to develop a digital competency framework through conducting a systematic literature review (SLR), to identify and contextualise the digital competencies required for PMs in the SBE. These competencies will be categorised and aligned with the attribute-based approach as a competency requirement prior to work commencement. Furthermore, the framework will be considered through the lens of Digital Twins (DTs) as an exemplary of the SBE and to demonstrate their transformative potential in construction project management through a comparative analysis to link the digital PM competencies with the requirements of the DTs. By integrating DTs’ requirements with digital PM competencies, the essential competencies necessary for PMs to leverage the capabilities of the digital era will be tested.

Item Type:	Conference Proceedings
Title of Proceedings:	Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024): Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024), 7th - 9th November, Auckland, New Zealand
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Project Manager (PM), digital competencies, Digital Twins (DTs), construction sector, Smart Built Environment (SBE)
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > School of Engineering (ENG)
Last Modified:	04 Jun 2025 11:12
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/50642

Actions (login required)

View Item

Downloads