Abstract
The unprecedented distress brought about by COVID-19 has severely impacted the performance of the construction industry. On-site activities face labour shortages and the withdrawal of clients from existing or planned projects, has left huge financial burdens on the contractors and sub-contractors. Thus, digital solutions and tools enabling remote and autonomous work have become more popular. This chapter discusses technological remedies including IoT and Cloud-based solutions, smart wearables, and robotic construction , used to assist the industry’s recovery from the aftermath of COVID-19. It also sheds light on the shortfalls of technology implementation for health and safety management on site, through 21 semi-structured interviews with construction professionals with relevant experience. The findings demonstrate positive implications of the pandemic, in pushing the industry towards digital transformation; however, the need for investments and training programs to deploy technology on site thus becomes apparent. This research informs the body of knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation amongst small and medium construction stakeholders, to encourage the development of strategic health and safety management plans that enable a smooth transition towards digital construction on site, post pandemic.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the COVID-19 Era |
| Publisher | Routledge, Taylor and Francis |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781032229157 |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Aug 2023 |
Keywords
- Building project management
- Built environment
- Construction management
- Health and safety in construction
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