The construction industry plays a vital role in the economic and infrastructural development of nations. Nevertheless, it continues to face persistent challenges such as stagnant productivity, poor safety performance, and declining quality due to its heavy reliance on manual labor. Automation and robotics offer significant potential to address these issues and enhance construction efficiency. However, their adoption within the construction sector remains limited by various barriers. This study adopts a scientometric approach to review relevant literature retrieved from the Scopus database between 2000 and 2025. Using VOSviewer, the study analyzes publication trends, research hotspots, and the contributions of countries and journals. The thematic analysis identified and categorized the barriers into eight major groups: policy and regulatory, environmental and social, organizational and managerial, knowledge and human, economic and financial, and technical barriers. This categorization provides a structured understanding of the constraints hindering technological advancement in the industry. The study contributes to the ongoing discourse on research and development initiatives aimed at integrating automation and robotics into the construction industry. It recommends the formulation of clear policies and standards, investment in skill development, financial incentives, and stronger collaboration between public and private sectors as key strategies to mitigate these barriers.