The objective of this project is to determine the most efficient ways to mitigate problematic disruptions in construction management. The rationale for this project is the devastation of the Covid-19 pandemic on all businesses. When the workforce is depleted, it causes economic distress on individuals and the country as a whole. The state of the art is similar studies done by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the American Bar Association, White House reports on supply chains, and business reports done by MIT and WPI. The methods used for this project are research analysis, interview tactics, and hands on experience. The major results from this project are remote working from home, “no damages for delay” insurance policy, increased rate of follow-up calls with subcontractors and manufacturers, and heightened awareness. The conclusions of this project are to not be hesitant to change routine tactics when they cease to provide positive results, adjust the supply and demand of workforce, and strive for strong relationships with subcontractors and manufacturers.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Craft, Noah

Subject

• Project-Based Learning
• Sustainability
• Infrastructure
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042722-173200
• 64586

Mot-clé

• Management
• Construction

Advisor

• Towner, Walter Thomas
• Rosewitz, Jessica A.

Year

• 2022

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Date created

• 2022-04-27

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Management Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright