Perceptions Of Online Training Among Construction Contractors

Abstract— Online courses have become an alternative for construction contractors today, compared to attending face-to-face courses as practiced previously. However, the online method became popular among players in the construction industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic that struck the world, which indirectly restricted movement during that period. Therefore, this study aims to examine the impact of online courses attended by construction contractors and to identify the challenges faced by contractors while participating in those courses. The scope of this study involves G1 grade contractors registered with the CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board). The study sample consisted of 100 respondents. The research design used a quantitative survey method, and the research instrument employed was the distribution of questionnaires. The findings of the study were analysed using mean values, showing a high average mean of 3.10 and above regarding the impact achieved from participating in online courses for construction contractors, while the challenges faced during online courses recorded a moderately average mean value of 2.80. In conclusion, online courses have become a preferred choice at present and are expected to continue being so in the future due to the necessity faced by various parties, especially those involved in the construction industry.Keywords— construction contractors, online, G1, impact, challenges