CHALLENGES AND OBLIGATIONS FLOUNDERING IN THE JORDANIAN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR OWING TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Ahmad Hardan; Enas Al-Najjar

doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/TQXVK

Authors

Ahmad Hardan Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting, Al-Hardan Construction & Contracting Company, Amman, Jordan
Enas Al-Najjar School of Civil Engineering, University Science Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/TQXVK

Keywords:

construction sector, COVID-19, challenges, obligations, Jordan.

Abstract

The construction sector has been facing tremendous pressure since the beginning of 2020 owing to COVID-19 crisis. The research is investigating challenges and obligations floundering plans faced by stakeholders or partners in the construction sector in Jordan. This study aims to find solutions to achieve the reduction of the financial obligations incurred by the contracting sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic in Jordan. Also, provide recommendations to help the industry to sustain during this period of crisis. A quantitative research method involving online questionnaires was distributed to a sample of the construction companies to achieve the aims and objectives of the research. Smart-PLS 3.2 software was used for the analysis of the data. The result reveals some challenges in the area of accumulation of financial obligations and workflow, new policy issues, and review of COVID-19 effect of the construction sector. However, this study is essential to paving the way for the development of additional contingency plans and a new working strategy in anticipation of an extension of the COVID-19 pandemic period over the coming years.

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