Effect of COVID-19 on building construction projects: Impact and response mechanisms

Abstract The construction industry plays significant roles in the country’s economic development and growth. There would be a domino impact on economy if any projects are being delayed. As pandemic of COVID-19 had arisen into our global that affected industry, including building projects. Identifying underlying problems caused by can provide best solution to reduce pandemic’s impact. Consequently, emphasizing strategies address those becomes vital. Thus, this research objective is identify mechanisms COVID-19’s negative data collection involved individual interviews with 20 contractor companies engaged Then, analyzed using thematic analysis approach. findings show causing operational financial issues, while aids complete information needed overcome impacts. These will help policymakers improve existing strategic plans create new policies cope circumstances among organizations.