Sustainability and Digital Transformation within the Project Management Area: A Science Mapping Approach

• Published in: Buildings (Basel) Vol. 13; no. 5; p. 1355
• Main Authors: Zhang, Lihong, Mohandes, Saeed Reza, Tong, Yizhuo, Cheung, Clara, Banihashemi, Saeed, Shan, Miyuan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.05.2023
• Subjects: bibliometric review; Built environment; Business models; Collaboration; Corporate culture; Customer relationship management; Decision making; Digital technology; digital transformation; Employees; Industrial project management; Management science; Managers; Mapping; Project management; Science; science mapping; State-of-the-art reviews; Strategic planning; Sustainability; Sustainable development; Trends; Urban environments
• ISSN: 2075-5309; 2075-5309
• DOI: 10.3390/buildings13051355

Although many studies have focused on digital transformation and sustainability within the realm of project management, there has been a lack of research that comprehensively reviews the current state of the art of the aforementioned subject using a holistic approach. This oversight hampers the amalgamation of DT and sustainability in project management, waning the steps to be taken for the realisation of a smart and sustainable built environment. To fill the identified knowledge gap, this study presents a science mapping approach to meticulously examine the literature published on DT and sustainability within the realm of project management. In doing so, a bibliometric review together with a comprehensive Scientometric mapping analysis was carried out on the literature published from 2011 to 2022. The findings obtained in this study provide insightful accounts for both project managers and academics. Project managers are not only enlightened on revamping their business models but are also given insights into utilising digital strategies for bringing the maximum level of sustainability into their projects. Meanwhile, researchers are given insight into the emerging trends, timelines, and emerging streams that will be explored in future endeavours.