The Coming Wave of Layoffs in the Construction Industry: It’s Only a Matter of Time Before AI Robots Replace Human Workers

The Coming Wave of Layoffs in the Construction Industry: It's Only a Matter of Time Before AI Robots Replace Human Workers

In October 2025, a shocking scene unfolded at a construction site in Shenzhen managed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) Eight Bureau: 200 rebar workers were completely replaced by 10 AI rebar tying robots, resulting in a 40% reduction in construction time. Even more alarming, this is not an isolated case—across the country, from … Read more