Industry Sentiment Shifts Toward Robotics
As of September 15, 2025, the construction industry is experiencing a notable shift in its perception of robotics. According to BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report, positive evaluations of robotics strategies have increased from 74% in 2024 to over 95% this year. This change reflects a growing acceptance of robotics as integral to modern construction workflows. Notably, negative assessments have diminished significantly, with ‘fair’ evaluations dropping by 14 percentage points, and ‘poor’ evaluations disappearing entirely.
Expanding Use Cases and Key Motivators
Robotics applications in construction are diversifying. The report identifies four primary use cases: layout and site printing, vertical work and finishing, drilling and installation, and mobility and surveillance. Companies like Dusty Robotics and Civ Robotics lead in layout and site printing, while Hilti’s Jaibot excels in drilling and installation tasks. Motivations for adopting these technologies include reducing manual labor (78%) and enhancing safety (67%). For instance, Jaibot’s role in overhead concrete anchor drilling mitigates risks associated with repetitive tasks and exposure to hazardous materials.
Implementation Faces Challenges
Despite the positive sentiment, actual implementation of robotics has shown a slight decline. In 2024, 65% of respondents reported using some form of robotics; this figure decreased to 46% in 2025. However, this reduction may indicate a shift from pilot projects to more deliberate, scaled deployments. The industry appears to be moving from experimental use to more strategic, albeit smaller-scale, integrations of robotics into construction processes.
Key Highlights:
- Positive sentiment toward construction robotics has risen to over 95% in 2025.
- Primary robotics applications now include layout, drilling, vertical work, and surveillance.
- Safety and labor reduction are the top drivers for adopting robotic technologies.
- Implementation has decreased slightly, suggesting a move toward more focused and strategic adoption.
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