Advantages of 3DCP
1. Advantages of 3DCP
• Reduction in materials & overall site waste
• 50% less energy use than in traditional frame houses in USA • 22% CO2 reduction due to increased processes efficiency
• Development & application of advanced construction materials: green concrete (low-cement mixes); cement alternatives in mixes (expanded waste glass, fly ash etc.); locally available materials; and recycling of old buildings.
3. Costs optimization
• Less expenses for utilization & additional transportation due to 20%-30% waste reduction & more efficient material usage • Construction site optimization, reduction of storage area for materials & equipment
• 25%-50% reduction in labour costs & up to 50% reduction in material costs
• 25%-30% walls, columns & partitions cost reduction by eliminating expensive formwork & labour
2. Contribution to productivity growth
• Less hand labor involved (you will use 2 workers where before 10 were needed)
• Up to 20X faster home framing on average (ability to print 100 sq. m. house in 48 hours)
• Internal processes automatization (less transportation, lighter structures, efficient materials use, simplified production chain, no formwork required) • Increased variability of design and architectural forms while maintaining the price
4. Positive social impact
• Solving labour shortage problems (especially in countries where construction is highly dependent on migrated workers)
• Decreasing number of work-related injuries/fatalities
• Following 9 out 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Improves work quality to transform construction site into a modern workplace & raise the prestige of construction-related jobs.
