Prior-Use Evaluation of the Impact on Company Work Procedures of Using Robots on Construction Sites

This paper demonstrates the application of a prior-use evaluation model developed to assist management to evaluate the probable impact of introducing automated equipment on construction sites. Two case studies have been used to illustrate the importance of not only considering the particular project characteristics, when assessing the potential benefits associated with automated equipment, but to include the whole range of work procedures practised in the company as a whole.