Construction Automation: Techniques and Impact on Kier Group Ops

This report investigates the role of automation in the construction industry, specifically focusing on Kier Group. It identifies the needs for automation, examines the techniques used by Kier Group to enhance operational performance and worker safety, and investigates the challenges faced before the introduction of automation. The research employs a positive research philosophy, a deductive approach, and a quantitative survey strategy using probability sampling. Data analysis reveals that automation has significantly improved operational efficiency, addressed labor shortages, and enhanced workplace safety within Kier Group. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of promoting labor efficiency and production while lowering costs and providing consistent quality. Recommendations include developing an automation-centric company culture and standardizing workflows to improve efficiency and market growth. The report references academic sources to support its findings and suggestions.

Automation in construction industry and
its affect

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Introduction
 Research aim
 Research objectives
 Research questions
 Literature review
 Research methodology
 Data analysis
 Conclusion
 Recommendation
 Reflection
 Reflection

Automation is defined as the usage of different technologies within
the working process so that to minimise human intervention within
various processes. With the help of pre-defining sub-procedure and
relationship human intervention can be minimised and this is the
major reason of developing decision in context of embodying of
machines.
INTRODUCTION

To identify the techniques of automation and their impact on
operations for making revolutionary changes within construction
industry: A study on Kier Group
RESEARCH AIM

 To determine the needs of automation in construction within Kier
Group
 To examine the techniques of automation used by Kier Group in
improving operational performance and workers safety
 To investigate the challenges faced by construction industry before
the introduction of automation techniques
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

 What are the needs of automation in construction within Kier
Group?
 What are the techniques of automation used by Kier Group in
improving operational performance and workers safety?
 What are the challenges faced by construction industry before the
introduction of automation techniques?
RESEARCH QUESTIONS

What are the needs of automation in construction within Kier
Group?
The construction industry is determined as one of the most
unpracticed fields in terms of automation. In developed countries like
UK has grown construction automation rapidly. Construction industry
is labour intensive industry that requires good quality of work, more
number of labour and increase in productivity.
LITERATURE REVIEW

What are the techniques of automation used by Kier Group in improving
operational performance and workers safety?
Automation in the construction industry helps a lot. It helps in
reducing the workload of the human by acquiring various technologies in the
business operation. It also helps the company to minimise the risk and creating
a safer workplace for their employee. With the help of advanced techniques
company Kier group is performing well in the market and also helps in
improving their business operation. With the help of automation Kier group is
reshaping their future in better way.
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What are the challenges faced by construction industry before the
introduction of automation techniques?
Prior to the technology construction company is struggling a lot which
hider their performance as well as a safer place is not created. Many workers are
doing work with the risk. The risk of safety were low as well as there is
insufficient efforts of sustainability. Introduction of the technology and
automation technique is a game changer for the company which improve their
performance in greater sense
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 Research Philosophy: Positive research philosophy
 Research Approach: Deductive approach
 Research Strategy: Survey
 Research Choice: Quantitative research choice
 Sampling: Probability sampling
METHODOLOGY

Do you think construction industry has seen a great
change over a period of time?
Frequency
a) Yes 36
b) No 5
c) May be 9
DATA PRESENTATION

According to your gained experience within Kier Group,
which technique of automation has assisted the
organisation to improve operational performance and
workers safety?
Frequency
a) Autonomous machines and equipments on
construction site
20
b) Virtual reality during project planning 11
c) Robotics in concrete work 12
d) Drones technique 7
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