Climate change continues to pose significant challenges to the construction industry, particularly in emerging economies where resource constraints and infrastructural vulnerabilities compound exposure to climate-related risks. This study aims to systematically identify and synthesise implementable strategies for mitigating the impacts of climate change in the construction sector, with a particular emphasis on approaches applicable in developing nations. A systematic literature review was conducted following the PRISMA protocol to ensure rigour and transparency. Comprehensive searches were undertaken using the Scopus and Web of Science databases, yielding 196 initial records. After applying exclusion and inclusion criteria, 25 peer-reviewed studies relevant to the construction industry’s climate response were retained. Thematic analysis was employed to extract and categorise strategies based on relevance, feasibility, and frequency of citation across contexts. The review identified six dominant strategic themes: green construction, smart building design and technologies, policy formulation, energy management systems, water management systems, and collaboration and partnerships. These strategies reflect a broad convergence around sustainability, technological integration, and multi-stakeholder engagement as key levers for climate adaptation in the built environment. Despite this, few empirical studies focus on implementation in emerging economies, highlighting the need for more context-specific research. This paper offers value to the SURE-Built 2025 conference by advancing a transdisciplinary synthesis of climate-resilient practices for sustainable construction. The findings contribute to the conference’s aim of promoting inclusive, actionable, and locally relevant built environment research across emerging economies. By consolidating current evidence and highlighting knowledge gaps, the study provides a foundation for future research on climate change in construction.