24.2.2 - Industry Trends and Drivers
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What is one reason why the construction industry is facing labor shortages?
💡 Hint: Think about the age demographics in the construction workforce.
What does BIM stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a method of digital representation in construction.
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What is a significant driver for the adoption of cobots in the construction industry?
💡 Hint: Think about who is available to work in construction.
Is the demand for precision in construction increasing?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how errors can impact large projects.
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Evaluate the impact of labor shortages on the overall productivity of construction projects and propose how cobots can mitigate this issue.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of tasks cobots can automate.
Critically assess how regulatory pressures could shape the future development of collaborative robots in construction.
💡 Hint: Consider regulatory changes that have influenced technology in other industries.
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