{"id":2235,"date":"2024-10-27T13:19:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T18:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/?p=2235"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:34:14","slug":"dr-simmons-presents-at-fie-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/2024\/10\/dr-simmons-presents-at-fie-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Simmons Presents at FIE 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Simmons presented an innovative paper at the FIE 2024 Conference titled <strong>\u201cRethinking Work in the Age of Robots: Insights from the Construction Industry.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2237\" style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 100;font-size: 18px;font-family: gentona, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" src=\"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/XYXYYX-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/XYXYYX-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/XYXYYX-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/XYXYYX-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/XYXYYX-1535x2048.jpg 1535w, https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/XYXYYX-157x210.jpg 157w, https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/XYXYYX.jpg 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This research explores the transformative impact of Construction 4.0 technologies, especially robotics, on the professional work values of construction personnel. The findings shed light on how robotic integration enhances certain professional values while posing challenges to others. Key research questions addressed include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do construction personnel perceive the positive and negative impacts of robotics on their professional values?<\/li>\n<li>In what ways do robots alter workplace dynamics and interpersonal relationships in the industry?<\/li>\n<li>What strategies are necessary to mitigate the challenges posed by robotic integration?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing strategies that support technological innovation while preparing workers for the future of construction.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2239\" src=\"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/IEEE-FIE-2024-Slide-Powerpoint-file-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/IEEE-FIE-2024-Slide-Powerpoint-file-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/IEEE-FIE-2024-Slide-Powerpoint-file-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/IEEE-FIE-2024-Slide-Powerpoint-file-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/IEEE-FIE-2024-Slide-Powerpoint-file-373x210.jpg 373w, https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/simmons-research-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/138\/2024\/10\/IEEE-FIE-2024-Slide-Powerpoint-file.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Simmons presented an innovative paper at the FIE 2024 Conference titled \u201cRethinking Work in the Age of Robots: Insights from the Construction Industry.\u201d This research explores the transformative impact of Construction 4.0 technologies, especially robotics, on the professional work values of construction personnel. 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