Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on construction project performance: challenges and strategic responses
This study examines the economic and financial challenges, material delivery and supply chain disruptions, workforce health issues, and contractual problems faced by construction companies during the COVID-19 pandemic across different countries. The research aims to determine the effects of these ch...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2025.2457385 |
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| Summary: | This study examines the economic and financial challenges, material delivery and supply chain disruptions, workforce health issues, and contractual problems faced by construction companies during the COVID-19 pandemic across different countries. The research aims to determine the effects of these challenges on project and company performance using data obtained from survey conducted with 126 construction professionals including architects and construction engineers operating in seven different geographic locations. The survey assessed the impact of pandemic-related problems on project performance using 21-item 5-point Likert attitude scale, followed by statistical analysis using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann–Whitney U tests. The results indicate that the most significant factor affecting project performance is an economic factor related to sudden increases in material prices. Results reveal that remaining significant factors are mostly related to workforce issues. This study evaluates the changes in the construction sector during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on company and project performance. Guiding measures and strategies that can be taken to enhance companies’ resilience against similar global crises in the future are recommended. |
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| ISSN: | 1347-2852 |