Construction Practitioners’ Awareness post Covid-19 in Developing Countries

Waled Hakami

doi:10.22201/fesa.26832917e.2023.4.3.287

Autores

Waled Hakami University of Science & Technology. Architectural Engineering Department Yemen https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4039-2569

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/fesa.26832917e.2023.4.3.287

Palavras-chave:

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

Resumo

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.

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Biografia do Autor

Waled Hakami, University of Science & Technology. Architectural Engineering Department

He is an assistant Professor at college of Engineering, Architecture Department in University of Science and Technology, Yemen. He received a PhD degree in 2017 and MSc in 2013 in Construction Management from Sudan University of Science & Technology, Sudan. He teaches the Architecture and Construction Sciences for more than 9 years for undergraduate. As well, he has worked as site Engineer and consultant for many projects in Yemen and Sudan for more than 10 Years. His research interests concentrate on construction management, and architecture.

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