I've switched to using Construction Drones by Klonan: https://mods.factorio.com/mod/Construction_Drones
Hint: does not play well with mods that modify biter pathing, like Rampant.
I find the inherent limitations of ground-based drones more interesting than magical construction dust, especially early on. They struggle with large or intricate projects. Getting "real" construction bots actually feels like a huge upgrade.