Modular construction will yield efficiencies through the reduction in material wastage and the number of days lost to adverse weather conditions . Factories also provide a safer and more hospitable working environment , as construction workers account for around 30 percent of workplace injuries and are four times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident versus other sectors .
Construction lags behind other industries in adoption of automation and robotics . In a global sur-vey commissioned by ABB of 1,900 large and small construction businesses in Europe , the US and China , only 55 percent of construction companies say they use robots , compared with
We think there is a clear opportunity to transform this sector and the way homes are built by automating the process of manufacturing modular components .
84 percent in automotive and 79 percent in manufacturing . The survey also shows 81 percent of construction businesses plan to introduce or increase the use of robotics and automation in the next decade .
“ We understand the importance of sustainable housing and believe the transfer of technology and expertise to the construction sector will deliver the positive impact we have seen in other industries ,” added Porsche Consulting ’ s Eberhard Weiblen .
“ We will bring our blueprint to life and demonstrate how robotic modular construction can help support the changes our society is demanding . The joint approach will take modular construction to a new level in terms of quality , efficiency , design , and sustainability ,” concluded ABB ’ s Marc Segura .
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