This study used bibliometric analysis to investigate global research trends regarding the effect of COVID-19 risks in sustainable facility management fields. Between 2019 and 2021, the Scopus database published 208 studies regarding the effect of COVID-19 risks on sustainable facility control fields. VOSviewer software was used to analyse the co-occurrence of all keywords, and Biblioshiny software allowed getting the most relevant affiliation using the three-field plot. The results show the contribution by authors from 51 countries, and 73 keywords were identified and organised into six clusters, such as the effect of COVID-19 risks on human health, supply chain in construction projects and industry, disaster risk management in a changing climate, sustainable supply chain benchmarking, facility management and quality control, and, finally, sensitivity analysis & decision-making.
22 December 2023 in Journal of the Knowledge Economy
This study examines the impact of risks controlled by AI on the sustainable performance of the building sector in Jordan. 240 responses were obtained using the survey method from March to May 2024, while respondents from different positions, the size of the company, and demography for a wide representation. The analysis was performed by partial modeling of the structural equation of the smallest squares (PLS‐SEM), with robustness secured by sufficient sample size. Results show that risk management‐supported AM is a significant entry on sustainable development goals (SDG) when applied in operation. The study finds that it mediates the indirect effect of risk management between AI adoption and SDG, where it examines its role in contributing to responsible growth. The article deals with space in the field of research by exploring how AI allows sustainability in construction projects, a relatively insufficiently explored area. The findings show the impact of AI on the life cycles of the project—planning, implementation, and control—improved efficacy, reduced risks, and guaranteed sustainability. These findings offer special guidelines in AI mapping using sustainability and innovation goals.
Construction projects are inherently exposed to high levels of uncertainty due to technical complexity, multiple stakeholders, and dynamic operating environments. However, empirical evidence on the systematic implementation of risk management practices in developing construction contexts remains limited. Unlike studies that assess the effectiveness or outcomes of risk management, this study addresses the gap by examining perception-based evidence of its implementation at the project and organizational levels in Jordanian construction projects. The study focuses on planning, control and monitoring, perceived advantages, and implementation barriers. A quantitative, survey-based research design was employed using purposive sampling. The statistical population consisted of engineers, project managers, and contractors working in the Jordanian construction sector. Out of 280 distributed questionnaires, 232 valid responses were received (response rate: 82.9%). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one-sample t-tests, with the neutral midpoint of the five-point Likert scale (3.00) used as the reference value. The reliability of the instrument was confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranging from 0.814 to 0.868. The findings indicate generally positive perceptions of risk management implementation, with mean values ranging from 3.84 to 4.13. Risk management planning achieved the highest mean score (4.13), whereas control and monitoring practices were comparatively weaker (3.84). Although 82.3% of respondents reported applying risk management techniques, experience levels remain low to moderate. Key barriers include the lack of structured programs, limited knowledge, and insufficient experience. The results highlight the need for institutionalized risk management frameworks and targeted professional training to enhance systematic implementation.