TY - JOUR
T1 - Characterisation of the effects of coronavirus pandemic on construction projects delivery
AU - Moyanga, Dorcas Titilayo
AU - Ojo, Lekan Damilola
AU - Ilesanmi, Oluwadamilare Olamide
AU - Elyamany, Ahmed
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - The advent of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly affected the delivery of construction projects globally. Sadly, the variants of COVID-19 present a proposition that the virus may not be easily overcome anytime soon. However, continual delivery of construction projects is indispensable, especially in developing nations for smooth running of the economy. Therefore, it becomes important to understand the effects of the COVID-19 on construction projects delivery and categorise them into manageable size for proffering practical solutions while meeting the needs of clients and ensuring safety of workers simultaneously. Through firm-based survey, 139 copies of questionnaire retrieved were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Based on the results of the factor analysis conducted, the effects of COVID-19 were grouped into workforce-related, cost-related, and project-related. Investing in automated construction equipment and devices was recommended for construction organisations in developing countries. Besides, mindfulness-based intervention programme was advised to combat construction worker’s anxiety. Copyright © 2024 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
AB - The advent of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly affected the delivery of construction projects globally. Sadly, the variants of COVID-19 present a proposition that the virus may not be easily overcome anytime soon. However, continual delivery of construction projects is indispensable, especially in developing nations for smooth running of the economy. Therefore, it becomes important to understand the effects of the COVID-19 on construction projects delivery and categorise them into manageable size for proffering practical solutions while meeting the needs of clients and ensuring safety of workers simultaneously. Through firm-based survey, 139 copies of questionnaire retrieved were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Based on the results of the factor analysis conducted, the effects of COVID-19 were grouped into workforce-related, cost-related, and project-related. Investing in automated construction equipment and devices was recommended for construction organisations in developing countries. Besides, mindfulness-based intervention programme was advised to combat construction worker’s anxiety. Copyright © 2024 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
KW - construction project delivery
KW - COVID-19
KW - effects
KW - Nigeria
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U2 - 10.1504/IJBGE.2024.136989
DO - 10.1504/IJBGE.2024.136989
M3 - RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal
SN - 1477-9048
VL - 18
SP - 169
EP - 187
JO - International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics
JF - International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics
IS - 2
ER -
