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Digital Resilience in Construction Projects: A Narrative Review of Data Governance, BIM, and Real-Time Decision Support Systems

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  • Innocent Junior Opara Department of Computer Information System, Prairie View A&M University, Texas, USA https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3252-5653

    dcentoprah@gmail.com

  • Jamiu Lateef Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5533-0340
  • Enoch Nii-Okai Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Science, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, USA
  • Bright Peter Saah Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1712-6086
  • Elijah Kordieh Mensah Department of Environmental Studies, University of Montana, Missoula, USA https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4541-5505
  • Gopal Fosu Oppong Wiafe Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering Univeesity of Alaska Fairbanks, USA https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3262-7991
  • Ayodeji Olayode Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines how data governance, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and real-time decision support systems (RT-DSS) collectively contribute to digital resilience in construction projects. As the construction sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, the ability to ensure reliable, secure, and adaptable digital systems has become essential for sustaining project performance under uncertainty. Through a narrative synthesis of recent studies, this paper identifies three key dimensions of digital resilience: data integrity through governance frameworks, collaborative integration enabled by BIM, and adaptive decision-making supported by real-time analytics. Together, these dimensions form the foundation of a resilient digital ecosystem capable of anticipating, mitigating, and recovering from disruptions. The paper proposes a conceptual framework that integrates these components into a continuous feedback loop of learning and adaptation, offering a structured pathway for enhancing digital resilience in construction management. The study’s main contribution lies in unifying fragmented research on digital technologies into a cohesive theoretical model that links governance, integration, and intelligence as the pillars of resilient project delivery.

Keywords:

BIM Construction Projects Data Governance Decision Support Systems Digital Resilience

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Journal

Journal of Management, and Development Research

Volume (Issue)

2(2), (2025)

Pages

117-124

Published

10-11-2025

How to Cite

Opara, I. J., Lateef, J., Nii-Okai, E., Saah, B. P., Mensah, E. K., Wiafe, G. F. O., & Olayode, A. (2025). Digital Resilience in Construction Projects: A Narrative Review of Data Governance, BIM, and Real-Time Decision Support Systems. Journal of Management, and Development Research, 2(2), 117-124. https://doi.org/10.69739/jmdr.v2i2.1129

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