The future of construction could be 3D printing 🏗️ #trendingshorts #3dprinting #construction #tech

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The construction landscape is being transformed by 3D printing technology, with dozens of startups emerging in recent years. Companies like COBOD and RIC Technology employ AI-powered robotic printers that can complete projects in days rather than months. Major retailers are embracing the trend, with Walmart partnering with RIC and Alquist 3D for an 8,000-square-foot extension, while Starbucks opened its first 3D-printed store in Brownsville, TX. Beyond addressing the construction labor shortage, the technology offers substantial environmental benefits—reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 47%, water usage by 21%, and energy consumption by 69% compared to traditional methods, according to a UAE study. Sources: Associated Builders and Contractors / “Environmental Footprint and Economics of a Full-Scale 3D-Printed House” published in Sustainability journal on MDPI