Advances in Constructional Engineering

The construction industry has long been plagued by labor shortages, a problem that has become increasingly prominent in the current context of "labor shortage". With population aging and the tightening of the labor market, traditional manual construction models can no longer meet the demand for construction. As an emerging solution, robotic construction technology can effectively replace some traditional manual work, thereby alleviating the pressure of labor shortages. This paper explores the application of robotic construction in the construction industry and its substitution effect, focusing on analyzing the impact of robotic technology on the labor market and its potential in improving construction efficiency and reducing costs. By reviewing relevant domestic and foreign studies, it proposes the important role of robotic construction in promoting the transformation of the construction industry and discusses the challenges in current technology application and future development directions.

Construction industry; Labor shortage; Robotic construction; Labor substitution; Construction efficiency