Robotics and AI Enter UK Building Sites

AI and robotics are increasingly becoming a fixture on UK construction sites. From autonomous site inspections using drones to robotic arms laying bricks, technology is improving safety and productivity.

Companies such as Balfour Beatty and Kier have invested heavily in digital site management tools. AI is being used for risk assessment, planning logistics, and optimising resource use.

Experts forecast that by 2030, nearly 25% of construction tasks could be automated.