The impact of COVID-19 on the construction industry in Ghana: the case of some selected firms

摘要: Purpose With its impact already felt, the construction industry worldwide is gradually reviving following lifting up of lockdowns amid COVID-19 pandemic Though some articles have been written regarding on in other countries, much yet to be known concerning current Ghana This study aims examine Ghana's and assess how companies are contributing fight against Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews with nine key professionals working D1K1 firms currently projects almost similar sizes within confines a reputable tertiary institution were conducted over span three weeks Thematic analysis was Nvivo 12 Pro Application software Findings From findings, major includes: decrease work rate, delays payments an increase cost materials arising from border closure On measures by pandemic, findings indicated: educating workforce virus, provision PPEs, regular effective checks entry exit site Practical implications The significant, as knowledge posed will provide idea put place ensure gradual full recovery Originality/value originality this lies fact that it pioneering Ghanaian