Characterisation of the effects of coronavirus pandemic on construction projects delivery

Dorcas Titilayo Moyanga, Lekan Damilola Ojo*, Oluwadamilare Olamide Ilesanmi, Ahmed Elyamany

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)169-187
JournalInternational Journal of Business Governance and Ethics
Volume18
Issue number2
Online published1 Mar 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Research Keywords

  • construction project delivery
  • COVID-19
  • effects
  • Nigeria

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