Is 3D Printed Concrete a Game Changer?! (2024-11)¶

As New Zealand grows, we face a housing shortage and a need to be kinder to our planet. 3D concrete printing steps in as a game-changer. 3DCP tech speeds up construction, cuts down on emissions, and saves money—huge wins in a world where skilled workers are scarce and affordable housing is in high demand. Thanks to additive manufacturing, 3D concrete printing can create complex and unique shapes that traditional methods can't. This freedom in design opens up new possibilities for architects and engineers to get creative with their projects. Plus, because it uses materials more efficiently and automates the building process, it helps make construction more eco-friendly, fitting right in with global sustainability goals. QOROX wall systems have been tested and appraised in NZ and we have printed, houses, commercial buildings, traffic islands, coral reefs and even skatepark features. From houses and offices to flood defences, infrastructure, and bridges, the uses of 3D concrete printing are vast. With quicker construction times, potential cost savings, and the ability to build low- maintenance, energy-efficient structures, this cutting-edge technology is set to transform the construction world and tackle the big challenges faced by communities everywhere."