¹Raed Algallaf, ²Majid Alfelfel

^1,26660 Abu AI Wadr AI Mazini - AI Wahah Dist. - AI Qatif 32626 - 2788 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2025.v4i11n12

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ABSTRACT

This systematic literature review critically examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within sustainable project management, synthesizing contemporary research published between 2023 and 2025 across peer-reviewed journals, industry reports, and high-impact case studies. The review investigates how AI technologies are leveraged in project sectors—including construction and infrastructure—to achieve sustainability goals such as resource efficiency, risk mitigation, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A narrative and thematic synthesis approach was employed, drawing from leading academic databases and utilizing established quality assessment criteria to ensure methodological rigor. Results demonstrate that AI adoption contributes to significant improvements in resource utilization, project scheduling, and real-time risk assessment, while also surfacing persistent barriers including data quality challenges, skill gaps, organizational resistance, and the environmental footprint of advanced digital systems. The review further highlights the emergence of new competency frameworks, the imperative of robust governance and ethical oversight, and the critical balance between technological innovation and sustainable practice. Concluding with a roadmap for future research and actionable recommendations for practitioners and policymakers, this study provides a comprehensive reference point to guide responsible and effective AI integration within sustainable project management frameworks.

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