#49 Implications of Industry 4.0 technologies on work practices
New technologies in the building and construction industry will have a major impact on workplace processes, skills, infrastructure and working conditions. This project aims to understand the implications of emerging technologies on work practices, workforce training and working conditions in the building and construction industry.
The project identifies the challenges and opportunities of emerging technologies, their impacts on workplace practices and working conditions, and the requirements for future workforce training. The project outcomes will include recommendations to:
- support the transition in work practices (especially in moving from onsite to offsite work)
- guide the scope and focus of an effective skills training program
- identify the issues and opportunities for employee working conditions posed by new technologies.
Together, these recommendations will contribute to the choice, design and integration of new technologies to create safe, satisfying and productive workplaces in building and construction.
Project team: Dr Wafa Johal, Prof. John Howe, Prof. Eduardo Velloso, Dr Andrew Irlitti,
Dr Jens Emil Grønbæk, Emily Wong
