The construction industry in many countries around the world is facing a labor shortage crisis. The workforce is aging, fewer young people are entering the field, and those who are working have to take on longer hours to meet the demand. The issue particularly acute in Japan, where strict overtime regulations started in 2024. For construction to continue at the pace needed, something has to change. There is a solution: remote operation of construction machinery. How can construction equipment be operated remotely? Remote-access technology can allow colleagues located far away to lend a hand wh…