Construction Practitioners’ Awareness post Covid-19 in Developing Countries

Abstract

COVID-19 has drastically changed the way life works in many sectors, especially construction. This research aimed to analyse the awareness and practices of construction practitioners regarding the post-coronavirus situation in developing countries. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to study the effects of this pandemic on a global scale. Qualitative and quantitative methods were employed to create an accurate questionnaire for practitioners. During pilot studies, experts were consulted for their opinions, and pre-tests were done on small samples. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics to classify the results. The findings demonstrated that experience increases awareness of epidemic risks as well as how safety measures, regulations, and standards are often disregarded in developing countries and are affected by the community environment. It is recommended to implement a new science of epidemic risk management.

Keywords

• Epidemic risk
• Coronavirus
• Awareness
• Construction
• Experience
• Developing country