College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
12-2021
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Paul Redden, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
Over the last few years, many construction companies have had to upheave traditional methods of construction meetings to adapt to rapidly changing COVID-19 safety and regulation protocols. For many, this has meant taking common in-person meetings (OAC, pre-construction, and design) and shifting them virtual. As companies continue to move forward in a post-pandemic climate, the question of whether they will continue with virtual meetings or revert to in-person meetings still lingers in the air. To get a better read on the future of construction meetings post-pandemic, a survey was sent to determine what most people prefer. A total of 21 responses were collected from commercial construction companies. 24% of the respondents were project engineers, 52% were project managers, 19% were upper management, and 5% were superintendents. Out of the 21 total respondents, 24% preferred virtual, 66% preferred in-person, and 10% preferred hybrid. While the responses leaned heavily toward an in-person meeting––the respondents were still mixed on the positives and drawbacks of each. Based on the reasoning, there is one conclusive takeaway–hybrid meetings, a mix of in-person and Zoom attendees, are here to stay.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/627
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