Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine CCE Issue 212 | Page 23

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As the construction industry grapples with the challenges of meeting the government ’ s affordable housing targets and striving towards net-zero goals , 3D printed homes have gained momentum as a possible innovative solution . What are the advantages of this transformative technology over traditional construction methods , and what do contractors and developers need to be aware of ?

Utilising concrete as their primary construction material , 3D printed homes are typically assembled by robotic arms that build layer by layer in a process called ‘ contour crafting ’, enabling the creation of highly customised designs . change

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