The Expert Podcast

• A groundbreaking article in Forbes reveals that a Boston-based billionaire is creating a robot army to handle construction for his building company.
• The company, Suffk Saoke, plans to start with commercial projects and eventually move into residential construction.
• The company’s strategy focuses on eliminating labor costs, despite a hefty investment in technology.
• This innovation could reshape the construction industry, but what does this mean for human workers? Will smaller construction companies be left behind as larger firms adopt robotic technology?

• Skilled tradespeople currently earn high wages (up to $100/hour), but robotic automation may threaten these jobs.
• Small construction companies may struggle to compete with the cost of advanced technology, leading to larger companies taking over more of the market.
• Could this mean the end of construction work as a viable profession for many? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

• New building codes in Michigan are making it more difficult and expensive to build homes.
• The higher standards will likely increase construction costs by $40,000 to $50,000 per house, pushing home prices up by as much as $200,000.
• Only high-end builders may be able to afford to meet these new standards, potentially pricing many out of the market.
• As building codes become more stringent and technology threatens to replace human labor, will construction still be a sustainable career path?

• The combination of rising costs, new building regulations, and the automation of construction jobs could mean that homeownership and the construction industry may become out of reach for the average person.
• We want to hear your opinions—do you think these trends will harm the construction industry or are they just part of a natural evolution? Share your thoughts in the comments!