Construction firms could resort to robot bricklayers in post-Brexit Britain to compensate for the loss of skilled workers from mainland Europe, according to research. A survey by real estate company Altus Group revealed that 34% of UK firms believe the technology could alter the industry, compared to a global figure of 47%. Several robot bricklaying trials are underway, with manufacturers claiming their robots can lay 3,000 bricks a day, compared to an average of 300 to 600 bricks for a human builder.
Construction firms could resort to robot bricklayers in post-Brexit Britain to compensate for the loss of skilled workers from mainland Europe, according to research. A survey by real estate company Altus Group revealed that 47% of UK firms believe the technology could alter the industry, compared to a global figure of 34%. Several robot bricklaying trials are underway, with manufacturers claiming their robots can lay 3,000 bricks a day, compared to an average of 300 to 600 bricks for a human builder.