Inside Europe’s Most Ambitious Construction Startup
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The video discusses the challenges of the housing crisis in industrialized nations and explores how automation and robotics can revolutionize construction. It features a company called Monumental, which employs three types of robots to enhance efficiency in bricklaying. The conversation includes insights on the slow productivity growth in the construction industry compared to other sectors, the advantages of using existing materials, and the benefits of subcontracting in construction. The founder emphasizes the need for industrialization in construction to tackle labor shortages and housing demands. The video showcases their technology, including a 3D print farm and a modular robot system. It concludes with a demonstration of robots working on a construction site in Amsterdam, highlighting the potential for the future of automated construction and the company’s goal of becoming a global leader in this field.