Shriram Properties turns to robots as labour shortage bites
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- ✓Shriram Properties is using robots to tackle a severe construction labour shortage in Tamil Nadu and north India.
- ✓The firm uses robots for painting to improve speed and quality.
- ✓"While we are using robots in a small way, there are a lot of start-ups coming with great technologies," said Murali Malayappan.
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Shriram Properties is turning to robots developed by Indian start-ups to tackle an acute shortage of construction labour, with the company saying availability was "practically zero" in some parts of Tamil Nadu and north India.
The Chennai-based Shriram Properties is using robots for painting and is exploring robotic solutions for tiling as it looks to increase construction and sales volumes. The move is aimed at reducing dependence on manual labour while improving construction speed and finish quality.
Other large real estate developers said they are yet to use robots.
"While we are using robots in a small way, there are a lot of start-ups coming with great technologies to help in reducing dependence on skilled labour while improving construction timelines and finish quality," said Murali Malayappan, Chairman and Managing Director, Shriram Properties.
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