Abstract

This study explores how AI tools solutions are being gradually introduced into
project management within the construction sector in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As
businesses are under increasing pressure to meet shorter delivery times, cost
control, quality preservation, and better communication with stakeholders, there
is already a tendency to embrace new technologies. Saudi Vision 2030 even
stimulated this trend by paying more attention to the function of modernization
and digital transformation, in particular, infrastructure-based sectors.
The research focuses on how certain artificial intelligence tools, contribute to
improving core project objectives. These include staying on schedule, keeping
expenses within planned limits, ensuring the quality of work, and enhancing
communication with parties involved. The methodology involved collecting input
from (149) individuals working in the construction field—ranging from engineers
to project leaders—using a structured questionnaire. Statistical evaluation was
carried out using SPSS to identify links between the use of these tools and the
effectiveness of project outcomes. While better monitoring of progress, earlier
detection of risk, and coordination with the stakeholders have been observed,
challenges remained, nonetheless. Resistance to change, inexperience with the
computer, and compatibility with currently implemented systems were also
among the significant challenges that were present. In summary, the research
concludes that, to the extent that there is promise in computer research, more
widespread use will only follow with planning strategies as well as the
elimination of current limitations.