Abstract
ABSTRACT In 2017 hurricanes Irma and Maria hit Puerto Rico, causing substantial damage to the already weakened built environment. This research was initiated to understand how the commercial and heavy-civil construction industry was impacted by the rebuilding efforts and assess the progression of reconstruction during the first year of rebuilding. The research utilized an exploratory case study approach, and 26 semi-structured interviews were conducted with key stakeholders, including construction industry professionals and government officials. Two principal constraints, a sudden surge in reconstruction work and a need for rapid recovery time, influenced construction industry adjustments in five areas: finances, labor, equipment, materials, and business operations. This research illustrates how industry adjustments characterized construction sector growth. This research further demonstrates how innovative solutions were necessary for an isolated, undersized industry to match a sudden surge of reconstruction work. Finally, this research explores how decision-making must consider the immediate need to rapidly restore infrastructure functionality while comprehensively developing long-term quality infrastructure solutions.
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