Os desafios econômicos enfrentados na construção civil em ambientes de crises

Abstract

This article examines the economic challenges faced by companies in the construction sector during periods of crisis, with a focus on post-World Cup crises and the COVID-19 crisis. The research is based on data from publicly traded companies obtained from B3, covering the period from 2012 to 2022. The adopted methodology includes quantitative methods involving data collection and analysis, literature review, and the application of statistical modeling techniques such as descriptive statistics and linear regression. The results reveal that, during the post-World Cup crisis, investments in technology and sustainability negatively impacted profitability, with larger companies demonstrating greater resilience. Conversely, during the COVID-19 crisis, investments in new technologies had a positive effect on profitability. Empirical models emphasize the influence of variables such as sustainability and technological innovations on financial results in different crisis scenarios, underscoring the importance of company size in both periods. Additionally, the analyses highlight factors affecting corporate liquidity during crisis, with sustainable practices, return on assets, and EBITDA showing a significant relationship with liquidity. The conclusion suggests that larger companies have a greater capacity to cope with crises, experiencing less impact on their profitability. It is observed that investments in sustainability and new technologies yielded positive effects only in the second crisis, highlighting the importance of company maturity in maximizing such benefits. The study contributes by demonstrating that different crises can have distinct economic impacts, necessitating the identification of critical factors to mitigate negative aspects.