Digital Transformation in Construction Supply Chain: Centralization of Project Management

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by digital platform technologies, offering new methods to restructure traditional processes, project management, and supply chain oversight. This paper explores how integrating gig economy models with digital platforms can centralize project management control, improve resource efficiency, and minimize supply chain fragmentation. By assigning project management to consultant-led project management offices (PMOs), construction projects can become more adaptable and responsive to fluctuating labor and resource demands. Using a simulation-based approach, this study compares traditional contractor-driven project management with digital platform-based gig economy models. The results reveal significant improvements in project performance, including reduced delays, optimized resource utilization, and enhanced quality assurance. These findings highlight the gig economy’s potential to revolutionize construction supply chain management by fostering greater flexibility and more efficient project outcomes.