Tilbury Douglas becomes first contractor to launch a humanoid robot on a construction site
Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, has become the first tier one contractor to deploy a humanoid robot on a live construction site, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and productivity improvement.
The robot, named Douglas, has been introduced to support and assist site teams by undertaking time-consuming administrative data-collection tasks, enabling colleagues to focus on technical and operational responsibilities.
The robot is capable of autonomously navigating the construction site to capture 360-degree imagery and detailed progress reports. This data will also support health and safety monitoring and reporting processes. The initiative is expected to save an average of 40 hours per month, driving greater efficiency while maintaining high standards of compliance and oversight.
Mark Buckle, Technical Director at Tilbury Douglas, commented: “The construction industry continues to face a skills shortage and ongoing resource challenges. By utilising innovative technology such as this robot, we can automate key processes, assist our teams and enable our people to focus their expertise where it adds the greatest value.”
This trial marks an important step in Tilbury Douglas’ digital transformation journey, demonstrating how emerging technologies can enhance operational performance while supporting the industry’s evolving workforce needs.
