Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.2478/otmcj-2024-0008
An impact overview of COVID-19 on the construction industry in Pakistan
Muhammad Usman Rashid
; Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
*
Muhammad Qasim
; Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Asad
; Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Farooq Usman
; Mechanical Engineering Department, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
The construction and development sector is
considered as the backbone of any growing economy.
Globally, the construction industry (CI) has experienced
significant growth alongside increasingly complex pro
jects that involve multi-disciplinary stakeholders such
as clients, consultants and contractors, known as the
3Cs. Despite modern efforts towards digitalisation and
the introduction of technology, this industry was among
the most impacted by COVID-19 in many countries. The
3Cs have faced impediments in practicing their respective roles. This research utilises a mixed methodology
approach by utilising an extensive literature review com
bined with statistical analysis to study the impacts on
working practices of the 3Cs of the CI in Pakistan. The six
major impact factors were related to planning and over
head cost, manufacturing and shipping, permit issuance,
liquidated damages, cash flows, material availability and
delivery. Among the six factors, delays in permit issuance
and materials availability were the two global factors
investigated in the study. The significance of the impact
factors was further justified by comparative analysis with
existing literature. The study further revealed that con
tractors were the most affected party within the 3Cs of the
CI in Pakistan. The findings of this study are significant
to tackle such a pandemic in the future, by suggesting
effective emerging practices which may also be made and
enforced as regulations by the government.
Keywords
construction, construction management, cost, safety, safety, hazards
Hrčak ID:
321151
URI
Publication date:
3.10.2024.
Visits: 147 *