The Effect Of Climate Change In Philippines Construction Industry

Climate Change is affecting each country. Rising sea level, increased temperature and strong typhoons that deteriorate properties, are the clues of climate change. These disturbances are affecting  industries. Closure of stores during floods, halt of school during high temperatures and delay of logistics during typhoons. These events can slow down the economy.

STRUCTURE

As the heat constantly increases, developers need to keep up with the latest market developments. Additionally, Homeowners demand a much better way to deflect heat and make them live comfortably in their house.

These add burden to the developers as they will find new ways to make the structure lineup with clients' demand. Furthermore, Excessive heat can cause construction materials to expand, warp, and lose moisture.

WORKER

The Philippines employs more than 2 million construction workers. This risky job is one of the low-paying jobs in the country. Prone and exposed to hazardous materials. Aside from that, the scorching heat is detrimental to the lives of the workers.

Since January 2024 there have been 77 heat-related illnesses and 7 deaths recorded. This is due to the abnormally high heat index. The high heat index can cause heat stroke or heat exhaustion. On the other hand, Rain causes injuries on the site. Slippery surfaces and low visibility are one 2 of the example

BUSINESS

Unpredictable weather affects construction time and budget. Based on research, 45% of delays in construction are due to weather disturbances. It includes acquiring materials as the logistics needs to stop if one of the disturbances occurs, for example floods that disable logistic trucks to move.

To sum it all, climate change does affect the Construction industry from designing the structure to the business operation. Construction business owner are advised to keep updated with the market developments to keep aware of new discoveries on how to adapt in this sudden change of climate.

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