Good question...
I agree with Peachy.
Peachy's explanation of the verb tenses is correct, which means A, B and D are not correct because the article tells us that a lot of building has only just begun or will begin soon.
In the article, the word "building" is a gerund.
A gerund functions as a noun and is formed from a verb.
To make a gerund, you add "-ing" to the verb.
Other similar sentences could be:
Because of the Olympic Games, a lot of new planning was needed.
Because of the Olympic Games, a lot of new designing has been done.
Because of the Olympic Games, a lot of new scheduling was required.