Investigating the Challenges of Maximizing Construction Automation Sustainability

9 pages•Published: December 11, 2023

Abstract

Significant advantages of automation including less reliance on human laborers in hazardous conditions, and reduced generation of wastes create substantial sustainability potentials. In order to maximize the benefits from these potentials, policies for aligning automation with long-term sustainability goals are required, yet hard to find. Consequently, the high potentials of automation are not sufficiently applied in the industry. Therefore, the stepping stone is identifying the existing issues from the lens of experts. This paper introduces a holistic approach to integrate and maximize construction automation’s contribution to the triple bottom lines of suitability. A comprehensive review of publications will be used to identify the potential barriers. Constructional industry professionals and automation researchers will then be interviewed to analyze and formulate the approach. In each section, the barriers to applying integration practices are also discussed. The paper is expected to contribute to the goal of progressing automation to create safe, productive, and environmental-friendly construction approaches.

Keyphrases: Automation, human laborers, Sustainability

In: Tom Leathem, Wesley Collins and Anthony J. Perrenoud (editors). Proceedings of 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 4, pages 479--487

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/DCKG9
	https://doi.org/10.29007/q8nj