Gabriella Santi Kasabdji

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Gabriella Santi Kasabdji is a leading voice in construction innovation, focusing on the integration of robotics, automation, and prefabrication to address the industry’s most persistent challenges. Her seminal 2021 paper, “Identifying the Challenges to Adopting Robotics in the US Construction Industry,” has garnered over 100 citations, establishing a foundational framework for understanding barriers to technological adoption in a sector historically resistant to change. Kasabdji’s work critically examines how labor shortages, stagnant productivity, excessive material waste, and unsafe working conditions—driven by repetitive, labor-intensive tasks—can be mitigated through robotic and automated solutions. By drawing parallels with other industries that have successfully embraced prefabrication and automation, she highlights both the transformative potential and the unique obstacles facing construction. Her research not only diagnoses systemic inefficiencies but also provides actionable pathways for practitioners and policymakers. Kasabdji’s contributions are essential reading for students and researchers exploring the intersection of construction management, human-robot collaboration, and industrial modernization, making her a pivotal figure in shaping a safer, more efficient built environment.