By shifting most of the site work to factories, manufacturing becomes a critical phase in
modular construction. Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is a promising approach to …

Safety is one of the most important success factors in construction projects. Many advanced
technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, construction robotics, and digital technologies …

The present study explores people's attitudes towards an assortment of occupations on high
and low-likelihood of automation probability. An omnibus survey (N= 1150) was conducted …

Introduction: Active back-support exoskeletons are gaining more awareness as a solution to
the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the construction industry. This …

Construction operations, particularly concrete formwork, pose significant risks of
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) to workers. Previous studies have examined the MSDs …

Risk assessment is a fundamental stage in the development of new products and systems,
especially when adopting novel technologies. While such innovative solutions bring new …

Human-robot interaction (HRI) is expected to play an important role in the construction
industry in the coming decades. However, construction workers face new safety challenges …

The interaction of several workers with intelligent construction machinery can lead to serious
collisions. Typically, the safety distance is used as an indicator of the safety of worker …

The construction industry is a major contributor to the US economy but is constantly
challenged with low productivity, workforce shortage, and health and safety issues …

Construction projects are exposed to high levels of logistical uncertainty like material
shortages, power outages, and unpredictable weather events. Proactive planning around …