Take on Tomorrow Could robots be renovating our homes in the future?
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Sep 9, 2025 Emanuel Heisenberg, CEO and founder of Ecoworks, introduces his groundbreaking concept of adding a 'second skin' to buildings, enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability. Greg Oberti, a partner at PwC Canada, discusses forming strategic partnerships across industries to tackle the challenges in construction. They delve into how technology, including robotics and AI, is set to revolutionize renovation practices while addressing labor displacement. With innovative collaborations, the future of building promises to create better living conditions and value.
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Industry Fragmentation Limits Progress
- The construction industry is large, fragmented, and organized in sector-specific silos that hinder innovation.
- Greg Oberti says this fragmentation creates an urgent need to reconfigure ecosystems to meet housing, climate, and workforce challenges.
Digital Twin + Factory Renovation
- EcoWorks creates digital twins and then builds a factory-made second skin for buildings to reach net zero.
- Emanuel Heisenberg explains they move most renovation work to factories and let robots assemble facade and roof elements.
Embrace Robotics In Factories
- Adopt robotics and software to scale renovation because factories now use far more automation than five years ago.
- Emanuel Heisenberg urges markets to leverage this shift to accelerate off-site prefabrication and productivity.