Driving into the future: the roadblocks and promises of autonomous construction

January 17, 2024

Explore the world of autonomous operations with Guy Woodford in the Third World Highways Roundtable on Connected Construction. Industry leaders unravel the practical extent of current autonomous operations, discussing barriers such as safety regulations and legislative challenges.

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