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2/15/21By Carey L. Biron, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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3D printed houses made from 3D printable concrete are transforming construction worldwide & producing high-quality homes faster and at a significantly lower cost.
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3D Concrete Printers- sales, consulting & services. Affordable and multi-unit housing are particularly benefited by this new system & process. Reasons why:
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Considering the competitive nature of the construction industry, 3D printing offers contractors an innovative way to set themselves apart from their competitors. To prove this point, here are eight advantages that using a 3D printer could give to the construction field.
One of the biggest benefits that 3D printers have presented to construction workers is a reduction in injuries in the field. Considering that building with concrete is difficult—even dangerous—this is a welcome improvement. Not only do workers have an easier time doing their job, but employers have less worker’s compensation paperwork to wade through due to injuries on the job.
Another improvement is a considerable reduction of material waste. 3D printers use the exact amount of concrete needed for the wall, floor, or whatever it is that you want to build. Builders and GCs don’t have to order in bulk because they’ll know exactly how much material they need. Not only is this a more sustainable, environmentally friendly way to build, but it also results in reduce costs for the contractor.
This is where concrete 3D printers truly set themselves apart from traditional construction methods. Where a project may sometimes take weeks–or months—to complete, 3D printers can often finish a project in a matter of hours or days. An entire house walls were once constructed in 24 hours! This allows contractors to move onto other projects sooner…and with more orders filled, more money is brought in for the contractor.
Essentially, being able to create unique architectural designs for a client makes the construction company more desirable to certain clients.
Using a 3D printer also allows construction companies to work in markets that might have otherwise been inaccessible to them before. And for new construction companies, having a 3D printer on hand could set them apart from companies that have been around for a few decades and are resistant to change.
Similarly, traditional and established construction companies could utilize 3D printers to make sure they remain relevant in the market. Essentially, 3D printers can be used as a means to enter a new market but also to give an already established company a competitive edge.
Overall, the use of 3D printers costs less than traditional construction techniques and processes. With the reduction of injuries, time, and material cost, companies will see a dramatic increase in their profits. While less numbers needed, workers will remain necessary, since someone still needs to be able to put all of the pieces together. By learning the technology, workers have a chance to maintain their job security as well. They’ll earn more, as will the company as a whole.
3D printers are renowned for their ability to create seemingly odd and atypical design structures. Now construction companies can utilize that to offer their clients unique buildings designed entirely for them. This can open up their portfolio to certain individuals who may not want the standard rectangular options.
While testing concrete during the early stages of construction will continue to be necessary, 3D printers have been found to contribute to the durability of the structural elements. This is due in part to how the materials are made and the manner in which they are assembled. More durable buildings mean fewer repairs need to be made, so construction companies can focus their efforts elsewhere to drive profit. For clients, too, their preferences certainly rest with a building that will last longer.
Finally, one of the most important impacts that the 3D printer has had—and will continue to have—on the construction industry is increased brand awareness. Construction companies are typically thought of to be wasteful and unsustainable (save for those companies who make it their business to utilize green processes, of course).
Because it reduces waste, 3D printing is an excellent method for a company to improve how they are viewed by those who are concerned about the environmental toll that concrete construction takes on the world. Contractors that could use a little help in their branding could do well to procure and utilize a 3D printer.
Concrete 3D printing uses extremely large-scale 3D printers, often measuring several meters in height and length to extrude a concrete from a nozzle. These machines generally come either as gantry or robotic arm systems.
Whatever the printer’s configuration, practically all of them continuously extrude a dough-like concrete material that’s laid down in layers to create the desired building element. Despite being called concrete 3D printing, the used material is not always concrete in the strictest definition of the word. Traditional concrete is usually not suitable for 3D printing, as it would only clog the printer nozzle and not adhere properly to the previous layers (see more in our section on materials). Many of the available materials today are unique and some are patented, making successful concrete 3D printing just as much about the material as it is about the printer. If you’re looking to get into 3D printing construction, study the materials carefully to pick one that is suitable for your application.
As the construction industry climbs out of the rut created by the COVID-19 pandemic, contractors are challenged to complete projects while protecting staff on-site, comply with government regulations, and manage supply chain interruptions. Today, more than ever, the industry sorely needs new innovations to catch up on lost time and cut costs, while not sacrificing quality.
Enter concrete 3D printing.
The technology has the potential to significantly disrupt the construction industry, according to market research firms, like Guidehouse Insights: “After years of R&D, the market is nearing a tipping point as companies are moving beyond pilots and demonstration projects. Considering current tight construction margins and labor shortages, 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize construction and unlock new markets to the industry, such as affordable homes.”
Unlike the use of robotics to improve productivity, safety, and quality in construction, 3D printing does not follow the conventional processes of laying bricks. “Layered construction” has become a completely new alternative technology in the construction industry. Plus, construction sites are changing. Instead of building work being carried out entirely on-site, structural modules are increasingly being pre-fabricated under industrial and automated conditions and assembled on-site, saving time and cost for better quality.
Concrete 3D printing uses extremely large-scale 3D printers, often measuring several meters in height and length to extrude a concrete from a nozzle. These machines generally come either as gantry or robotic arm systems.
Whatever the printer’s configuration, practically all of them continuously extrude a dough-like concrete material that’s laid down in layers to create the desired building element. Despite being called concrete 3D printing, the used material is not always concrete in the strictest definition of the word. Traditional concrete is usually not suitable for 3D printing, as it would only clog the printer nozzle and not adhere properly to the previous layers. Many of the available materials today are unique and some are patented, making successful concrete 3D printing just as much about the material as it is about the printer. If you’re looking to get into 3D printing construction, study the materials carefully to pick one that is suitable for your application.
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