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Samuel Joss is a leading researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, robotics, and the future of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. His work focuses on how Construction 4.0—the digitalization and automation of the built environment—is reshaping productivity, workforce dynamics, and organizational structures. Joss’s most influential contribution is his seminal 2018 study on the cost and time efficiency of robotically built walls, which demonstrated tangible productivity gains for digital fabrication in construction (459 citations). This work provides critical empirical evidence for the economic viability of on-site robotics. He further explores the human side of this technological shift, examining how automation redefines professional roles and threatens traditional jobs. In his highly cited 2019 paper (192 citations), Joss analyzes the implications of Construction 4.0 for workforce structures, while his 2018 work on rethinking AEC roles (10 citations) advocates for proactive adaptation to accommodate digital fabrication. By bridging technical feasibility with socio-economic impact, Joss offers a holistic vision for a more productive, yet equitable, construction industry.