Factor affecting Construction Safety Post Covid-19 Challenge’s in Islamabad Capital Territory

Abstract

The imposition of lockdowns and strict health safety measures in response to the Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) significantly impacted the construction sector, a prominent labour-intensive industry. Consequently, there is potential for this situation to adversely affect projects aligned with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) associated with the construction sector. This research thesis delves into the challenges that emerged during the pandemic and proposes feasible solutions, considering the viewpoints of various stakeholders, to steer the post-COVID-19 revival toward achieving the pertinent SDGs. Methodologically, the study began with in-person interviews, the insights from which were subsequently deepened through a questionnaire survey conducted within the capital territory of Islamabad.

The findings highlight several key recommendations: enhancing management efficacy, expediting the integration and adoption of digital technologies by construction firms with the backing of governmental initiatives, fostering new skills related to emerging tools and technologies, and augmenting governmental expenditure on infrastructural facilities. In conclusion, this research underscores the pivotal role of multi-stakeholder collaboration and the incorporation of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies in realizing the SDGs pertinent to the construction sector in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.