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Adebowale, O J and Agumba, J N (2023) A meta-analysis of factors affecting construction labour productivity in the Middle East. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 193-220.

Arowoiya, V A and Oyefusi, O N (2023) An analysis of the benefits of adopting modular construction: A Nigerian construction industry context. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 243-65.

Au-Yong, C P, Ali, A S and Pavaraj, A (2023) Prioritising the maintenance of university hostels to improve students’ satisfaction. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 151-69.

Buhamizo, I, Muhwezi, L and Sengonzi, R (2023) A regression model to enhance the profitability of local construction contractors in Uganda. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 221-41.

Chigara, B and Moyo, T (2023) The impact of COVID-19 on the construction sector in Zimbabwe. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 91-111.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction sector; COVID-19; income; health and safety; safety; Zimbabwe; architect; professional; quantity surveyor; stakeholder
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  • URL: http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol28_1_2023/jcdc2023.28.1.5.pdf
  • Abstract:
    The COVID-19 pandemic affected the construction industry in numerous ways. However, contextual empirical studies that enable derivation of interventions are yet to be undertaken. This study investigates the perceptions of construction professionals relative to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and responses on the construction sector in Zimbabwe. The study adopted a quantitative design which entailed the distribution of a web-based questionnaire among construction professionals, architects, construction/project managers, engineers and quantity surveyors from construction and consultancy firms in Bulawayo and Harare. The data were analysed based on the descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that the COVID-19 pandemic and responses had significant effects on the construction sector. The pandemic affected the construction sector through nine main pathways; the top five being loss of income for workers, project implementation delays, job losses, increased health and safety risk, and project suspensions. Through identifying the main pathways in which the COVID-19 pandemic affected the construction industry, the study provides important insights to policymakers, construction stakeholders and researchers to plan targeted interventions or policies to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on the sector. However, because of the small sample, the study results are indicative and care should be taken when generalising the results to a large population.

Erlita, A, Amin, M and Bintoro, B P K (2023) Multiphase project risk management on food factory building construction: Consultant perspective. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 1-17.

Kahvandi, Z, Melhado, S and Viana, M L (2023) Solutions to overcome integrated project delivery implementation barriers: A meta-synthesis approach. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 63-89.

Khamaksorn, A, Nimmolrat, A, Mahat, N and Thinnukool, O (2023) An IDEF0 functional planning model for the development of an asset management framework: A case study of chiang mai university. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 133-50.

Kikwasi, G J, Sospeter, N G and Rwelamila, P D (2023) Critical success factors for adopting supply chain management in Tanzanian construction projects. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 43-61.

Mnea, A and Zairul, M (2023) Housing design studies in Saudi Arabia: A thematic review. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 317-39.

Moyo, T, Mukawa, M, Moyo, C and Chigara, B (2023) Expected competencies of quantity surveyors in Zimbabwe. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 19-42.

Osman, A M and Liu, Y S (2023) Critical determinants of the competitiveness of the Ghanaian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 267-91.

Parra, H A, Zuñiga-Collazos, A and Cruz-Caicedo, L F (2023) Impact of external risks on international construction projects success: Evidence from commonwealth caribbean islands. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 113-32.

Powmya, A, Nazirah, Z A and Nurul Sakina, M A (2023) Determination of contractor strategies in delivering construction projects in Oman. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 293-316.

Yap, J B H and Lim, S Y (2023) Collaborative project procurement in the construction industry: Investigating the drivers and barriers in Malaysia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 171-92.