https://doi.org/10.24928/2023/0134

Benefits of Robotic Utilization in the Prefabricated Construction Industry

Peter Adekunle¹, Cliton Aigbavboa², Osamudiamen Kenneth Otasowie³ & Samuel Adekunle⁴

¹Cidb Centre of Excellence, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa
²Cidb Centre of Excellence, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa
³Federal University of Technology Owerri
⁴SARChl in Sustainable Constr Mnmt. and Leadership in the Built Envir

Abstract

Electronically automated machines with a longer lifespan than human work make up robotic technology. The aging workforce in the prefabricated building business may be addressed by robots, which explains why there are less young people employed there than in other sectors of the economy. Robotic technology is cost-effective since it reduces the time required to complete building projects and the expense of manpower, which also lessens the possibility of accidents. Therefore, it is crucial to consider the benefits of robotic technology adoption in the context of the South African prefabricated building industry. The study adopted a quantitative survey method to obtain data from architects, civil engineers, quantity surveyors, mechanical and electrical engineers, construction managers, and project managers. The data were examined using SPSS, and the suitable dispersion measure and inferential statistics were used. According to the report, the key benefits of adopting robotic technology in the prefabricated building business in South Africa include faster construction timeframes, improved work quality, and increased productivity, efficiency, and profitability. The results also showed that improving worker health and safety would result from introducing robotic technology to the prefabricated building industry. The study's conclusions suggest that because of the advantages discovered, the prefabricated building industry in South Africa should adopt robots more swiftly.

Keywords

Robotics, Prefabrication, Accuracy, Construction Duration

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Reference

Adekunle, P. , Aigbavboa, C. , Otasowie, O. K. & Adekunle, S. 2023. Benefits of Robotic Utilization in the Prefabricated Construction Industry, Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC31) , 746-754. doi.org/10.24928/2023/0134

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