Automatisering i byggproduktion : -Från teori till praktik

Sammanfattning: Purpose – The aim is to highlight the possibilities for implementing automation in construction and the consequences of this changed work method. A demarcation was carried out against the frame supplement process in construction production. To enable the purpose of the study to be answered, three problem questions have been formulated:  1. Which frame supplement activities in newbuilding production are appropriate to automate?  2. What time savings can be obtained through increased automation in frame supplement?  3. Which occupational injuries can be reduced by means of increased automation in frame supplement?  Method – A scientific deduction approach defined the theoretical framework of the study through a literature study. Following the creation of the theoretical framework, the opportunity of the study’s writers was seen to create an evaluation method for what activities may be considered suitable for automation in the frame supplement process. This method is called the Construction Automation Evaluation Method and takes its starting point in weighting factors against each other in order to obtain a result. Following the creation of the above-mentioned method, empirical evidence was obtained by means of a document study and a questionnaire with accompanying semi structured interview in collaboration with the study company. The empirical data used in the production of the study results are based on qualified estimates from industry experts.  Findings – The consequences of an increased degree of automation in construction production are many. The study's defined problem questions describe the factors time saving, reduced occupational injuries and the attitude of current automation. Depending on which activities are considered appropriate to automate, a time saving of about 30% can be obtained in some cases. The work injury bodily movement with physical overload is considered to be reduced, which results in better efficiency and well-being for the working person. Despite a changing profession through the introduction of an automation, there is an incentive to automate one or more parts of a building production. It is worth noting that, despite the few surveyed surveys, the amount of empirical data and the processing of which is the basis of the study result.  Implications – The study helps to work out a theory based on a theoretical mindset on what activities in construction production are considered suitable for automation. The methodology that is developed from theory can be used in the construction industry and different parts of the construction process to create an understanding of the consequences of automation.  Limitations – The result is based on qualified estimates from six completed surveys, which resulted in a limited result. The study was conducted for a limited period of time, which complicated the use of additional data collection methods which would result in a clearer and more realistic result.  Keywords – Automation, Construction, Sustainable Development, Efficiency, Time saving, Occupational injuries, Attitudes