Weather-Related Construction Delays in a Changing Climate: A Systematic State-of-the-Art Review

Adverse weather delays forty-five percent of construction projects worldwide, costing project owners and contractors billions dollars in additional expenses lost revenue each year. Additionally, changes climate are expected to increase the frequency intensity conditions that cause these delays. Researchers have investigated effect on several aspects construction. Still, no previous study comprehensively (1) identifies quantifies risks imposes projects, (2) categorizes modeling simulation approaches developed, (3) summarizes mitigation strategies adaptation techniques provide best management practices for industry. This paper accomplishes goals through a systematic state-of-the-art review 3207 articles published between 1972 October 2020. identified extreme temperatures, precipitation, high winds as most impactful Despite prevalence climate-focused delay studies, existing research fails account future identification strategies. Accordingly, planners managers can use this identify weather-vulnerable activities, changing build administrative or organizational capacity assist mitigating The cumulative contribution will enable sustainable scheduling is robust climate.