Abstract:
COVID-19 pandemic affected people in many ways. To prevent the spread of the virus,
governments-imposed travel restrictions. This became the main reason for many sectors
to adopt work from home (WFH) concept. Although WFH grew prominently with the
COVID-19 pandemic, it was already practiced in several sectors even before the
pandemic. However, there was lack of evidence regarding the quantity surveyor’s
practice in WFH. This research therefore attempts to investigate how the quantity
surveyors WFH during COVID-19 pandemic and factors that affected the successful
functioning of their job. To achieve the aim, a mixed method research approach was
undertaken. Initially, a comprehensive literature review was carried out and an
interview guideline was developed as the data collection instrument. Subsequently, 30
semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data. Collected qualitative data
was analysed through code-based content analysis using NVivo 10 and quantitative data
was analysed by using descriptive statistical analysis. Results shows that nature of job
role, personal qualities, technology, organization related factors, gender, home-work
interface, and economic condition of the country affects the QS’s function during WFH.
Further, age, location of home, weather condition, job experience and performance of
other employees were identified as factors that have a potential to affect QSs during
WFH. This research findings can be used to implement WFH concept effectively to
optimise quantity surveyor performance in the construction industry by controlling each
factor that affects when QSs WFH.
