The Evolution of Management Techniques PERT and CPM in Construction Engineering by Integrating AI for Enhanced Project Management

Abstract

This research paper explores the application of the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM) in construction engineering, with a focus on the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing these project management tools. By examining traditional practices and recent technological advancements, we analyze how AI revolutionizes the construction industry's project planning, scheduling, and control approach. The study highlights the benefits, challenges, and potential future developments in this rapidly evolving field. This paper also aims to highlight how to use the PERT and CPM by integrating artificial intelligence to reduce the planning time and to achieve the effective scheduling through PERT and CPM network techniques. The use of AI with PERT and CPM has enhanced the probability of success, reduced the risk of failure or delay, ensured timely completion of the project, optimum resource utilization and improved the real-time forecasting.