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May 2021 #13262 Page #106
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3D Printers: How Will They Affect The Construction Industry?
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he more I read and learn about 3D printing and its potential utilization, the more amazed I am with human ingenuity. The fact that we can create something virtually, combine it with raw materials and create anything we want from it is simply fascinating. It got me thinking about what this could mean for the construction industry. How will 3D printing change the core principles of our building practices? What will the future unveil?
By Christopher Gould
We have all more than likely seen some futuristic movie with robots doing the work for us. We are all aware of an assembly line in a car manufacturing plant. But could this be done with a printer? Like most Americans, it has always been my dream to design and build my own home. Growing up, I always wanted to be an architect. This is one of the primary reasons I am in the business I am in today. Being creative is one of my passions. That is probably why I have 4 children and enjoy scrapbooking. Yes, I’m a guy who enjoys scrapbooking and am not afraid to admit it! 3D printers represent a new dimension for humankind. Imagine with me for a minute: • Anyone with a vision of their dream and a computer could design their own home down to the last detail • The home would be verified for structural stability and feasibility • A 3D printer is selected to suit the building’s needs • Land clearing and ground preparation is performed • Raw materials and the printer are delivered to the job site • 3D printer is erected in the proper location • The print button is hit • A building is constructed EXACTLY as it was designed Continued next page
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