A news photograph distributed by the Associated Press of Pakistan depicts a laborer clearing construction waste at an active building site.
New consumer protection tools aim to address rogue construction workers, though existing victims say precautions came too late.
The Turkish construction company's latest deployment marks its fourth project in Portugal, according to Anadolu Agency.
A CNBC report says automation is being used to address labor and inventory shortfalls in home construction, though fully autonomous, humanoid-style builders remain far off.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner told the BBC that rising construction costs and the conflict involving Iran are threatening the government's key manifesto pledge on housing.
Construction work continues at the Park Road Underpass site as the infrastructure project in Pakistan's federal capital approaches its final stages, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
NavigateAI, out of stealth since May, has raised $25 million to build AI copilots for construction workers, backed by Elad Gil, Khosla Ventures and Lennar.
Victims report being exploited by a contractor who disappeared during a home renovation project.
A housing industry leader has called for increased funding to create construction jobs for young people, citing analysis showing the sector needs thousands more workers annually to meet demand.