Australia has recently successfully tested the world’s first robotic bricklayer. In Norway, pre-fabricated elements, made by robots in factories, makes an increasing part of any new building. It’s estimated that 72-82% of Norwegian builders may be redundant by 2035. Will that hold true? What we know is that the nature of the building workforce will change. AUTOWORK investigates automation technologies, including robots in construction industry in Norway and Australia, in close collaboration with workers in the construction industry.

With automation, new skill-sets are called for in builders, but traditional crafting skills are still needed. How should vocational training be like?

With automation, more work is being done by single builders, rather than by teams. Communities of practice has so far been at the heart of training, social life and union organisation, at construction sites. How can take care of these functions?