According to BuiltWorlds' 2025 Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report, professionals are increasingly supportive of their companies’ efforts in construction robotics, even though actual implementation is uneven. As construction robotics continues to evolve, the industry is showing signs of a broader shift toward integrating technology-driven workflows.
Industry Embraces Robotics Innovation
The report highlights that contractors, tech providers, and owners are investigating how robotics for tasks like layout, drilling, and material transport—especially when combined with data analytics and connected equipment—can enhance project efficiency and scalability. This reflects a larger movement toward intelligent, tech-enabled construction sites.
Year-Over-Year Improvement in Sentiment
BuiltWorlds surveyed a diverse group of contractors, from specialty trades to large general contractors. Compared to previous years, there’s a notable increase in positive evaluations of internal robotics strategies. “Excellent” evaluations jumped nearly 10 percentage points, and “poor” evaluations dropped to zero from 7.4% last year.
Implementation Still Faces Hurdles
Despite the boost in sentiment, actual use of robotic systems has slightly declined. Only 46% of respondents reported using robotics or automation on-site, compared to 65% the previous year. This dip may be attributed to fewer pilot programs and more selective, but consistent, deployments on active projects.
A Cautious but Steady Shift
Experts believe this transition signals growing discernment in how robotics are adopted. According to Audrey Lynch, senior analyst at BuiltWorlds, the change from pilot-heavy experimentation to deliberate deployment points to a more mature and focused use of robotics technology in construction workflows.
Looking Ahead for Construction Robotics
While industry-wide adoption is still in the early stages, the increasing commitment from early adopters is a positive sign. As more contractors move beyond pilots and begin real-world deployment, construction robotics is poised to become a cornerstone of the modern construction jobsite.
