The covid-19 pandemic : an investigation of the business continuity response of Cebuano contractors | |
| Author | Lestano, Deanna Keziah B. |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-21-06 |
| Subject(s) | COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020---Economic aspects--Philippines Contractors--Philippines Construction industry--Management--Philippines |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it developed a climate of uncertainty, and several contractors were struggling to survive. The pandemic produced a series of internal and external threats in the construction business environment, resulting in consequential disruptions. The disrupting impacts experienced by contractors have prompted different actions to mitigate and prioritize to gain momentum in their operations. Business continuity planning is an evolved approach that stems from crisis management. The process of BCP is current and dynamic; however, most small and medium-sized contractors do not apply this, especially in developing countries (Baba et al., 2014; Kato & Charoenrat, 2018). In the course of this research, it has conformed to the generic process of Business Continuity Planning. The researcher’s primary aim is to gather from expert contractors in Cebu to discuss and identify different responses to the consequences of the threats induced by the unexpecting COVID-19 pandemic. These actions become a guide for the researcher to explore if and how other contractors execute and ensure business continuity towards their partnerships, process and projects, people, and profits. As a result, contractors can prove to be resilient during the COVID-19 crisis. The cross-case analysis showed that contractors had prioritized their partnership networks and people the most. However, some of them can fall short in trying to invest in preemptive measures and innovative methods to fully secure business continuity and reduce the risk of exposure to their workforce. With COVID-19 expected to linger longer, contractors should promote different remote systems both on-site and in the internal office to adapt to the new normal. The final recommendations presented by the researcher compels small and medium-sized contractors to initiate a culture of crisis preparedness and investing in a business continuity plan. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Chotchai Charoenngam |
| Examination Committee(s) | Hadikusumo, Bonaventura H. W.;Santoso, Djoen San |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2021 |