Make construction greener, cheaper and faster
· Dubai targets wide-range adoption of 3D-printed buildings in the coming years
· Construction industry is the world’s number one waste producer, significantly contributing to global CO2 emissions. Cement production alone accounts for 10% of CO2 footprint
· US-based AC3D uses sustainable 3D printing materials, notably the 100% cementless geopolymer for a nearly net-zero construction process
· 3D construction printing market is expected to reach $2.5 billion in 2025, up from $500 million in 2023
· A single 3D printer can build over 50 houses a year. According to the World Bank, the global housing shortage will likely impact 1.6 billion by 2025
· Deficit of 12 million homes annually is in place paired with a shortfall of 10 million construction workers
