The construction of water conservancy projects should commence during optimal atmospheric conditions and non-flood period to ensure completion before the flood season begin in summer. In most areas of Northern China, the temperature during winter remain at lower level, in which environmental factors play the most important role in the construction of water conservancy projects. In particular, low temperature directly affects the strength of concrete and delays its solidification, this highly affects the quality and progress of concrete construction. In order to overcome this barrier, better planning, for reasonable and effective construction techniques and targeted control measures should be adopted to reduce the adverse effects of low temperature to assure a strong and safe architecture.