Meeting architectural and engineering requirements provided by COVID-19

COVID-19 is registering as the most severe global health crisis in many years. Its effect has spread, attacking all economic sectors. The construction industry has also experienced a radical change in the working atmosphere and the appearance of obligations. These have become challenges in the wake of this crisis and add to the many challenges this field faces. Architecture and Engineering (AE) is a critical phase in the construction lifecycle that needs to be revisited in the post-COVID-19 era. In this context, this study aims to explore and develop a framework for adapting AE projects under the requirements brought about by this pandemic. A literature review and search of recently published documents is conducted in two phases; the first phase focuses on the state of play of AE before the pandemic, and the second phase explores the requirements brought about by the pandemic. The results revealed two challenges facing AE in addressing the obligations brought about by the pandemic. An internal organisational level and an external level concern the delivered projects. A framework of two leading solutions is proposed: Promoting technology and integrating collaborative practices. The results will help researchers and practitioners understand the issues to standardise this experience of COVID-19 and acquire the vital skills to be resilient in the future.