SBA 465: Robots in the Skilled Trades

The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology

Episode 465 dives into the emerging presence of robots and collaborative robots (Cobots) in the construction industry and their potential impact on building automation professionals. With labor shortages and advancements in automation technology, the trades are ripe for transformation, and understanding how robots might complement or replace certain tasks is crucial.

In this episode, you'll explore:

• The rise of Cobots and their potential role alongside humans on job sites.
• The impact of robots on repetitive, highly predictable tasks in the skilled trades.
• How advances in AI and machine learning could change project management and task automation.
• The future of skilled trades in the age of robots—what jobs are safe for now, and which might be at risk?
• The emotional and existential implications of automation on the workforce.

Don’t miss out on how these changes may affect your role in building automation and where to focus your efforts to remain indispensable. Tune in to gain insights on the future of the industry and your place in it!