3D Printing In Construction Market - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

3D Printing In Construction Market Overview

3D Printing In Construction market size is estimated to reach US$1.6 billion by 2027 after growing at a CAGR of around 113.5% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2027. 3D printing also referred to as additive manufacturing in the computer-controlled sequential layering of materials for creating three-dimensional shapes. In construction, 3D printing consists of methods like extrusion, additive welding and powder bonding which includes sintering; and uses building design to create a mixture of concrete, sand gypsum, ceramics and polymers such as geopolymer. Because of the benefits provided by 3D printing such as timely construction and less material wastage, the demand for such technology is increasing significantly, resulting in positive market growth. In addition, the adoption of building information modeling, growing government projects for building affordable housing apartments and an increase in investments in commercial construction are encouraging the use of 3D printing. However, the potential issue related to structural and material integrity can impact 3D printing usage in the construction sector and hamper its market growth. The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted 3D printing demand in the construction sector. Due to the lockdown, there were supply chain issues, staff absenteeism and financing pressures on account of which construction output shrank. Such a decrease in construction output and financing significantly reduced 3D printing demand in the construction sector which negatively impacted 3D printing in construction market size.

Report Coverage

The “3D Printing In Construction Market Report – Forecast (2022 – 2027)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the 3D printing in construction industry.

Key Takeaways

• Asia-Pacific dominates the 3D Printing In Construction market size on account of growing building and infrastructure projects in the region which would create demand for a sustainable and cost-effective technique like 3D printing.
• Growing environmental protection challenges for construction companies will positively impact the demand for a sustainable technique like 3D printing in construction sector as it provides exponential benefits in terms of less material wastage.
• The growing need for affordable housing solutions and government initiatives to encourage innovations across public infrastructure construction will accelerate the demand for 3D printing in construction industry.

Figure: Asia-Pacific 3D Printing In Construction Market Revenue, 2021-2027 (US$ Million)

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3D Printing In Construction Market Segment Analysis – By Method

Extrusion held the largest portion of the 3D Printing In Construction market share in 2021 up to 32%. Extrusion 3D printing also referred to as fused deposition modeling is one of the most common 3D printing techniques which is used in on-site construction for prototyping, structural modeling and production applications. The extrusion process allows efficient usage of traditional construction materials like geopolymer and concrete without incurring any material wastage. Additional benefits provided by the extrusion process are that it incurs low labor cost and capital investment and ensures continuous production with less space required for unit operation. Such benefits of extrusion form the primary reason for its preference over other methods, thereby contributing to the segment growth.

3D Printing In Construction Market Segment Analysis – By End-Use Industry

Commercial held the largest portion of the 3D Printing In Construction market share in 2021 up to 65%. 3D printing allows more fast and more accurate construction of commercial buildings such as multi-story office buildings, hotels and education centers and also it lowers the labor cost incurred. Furthermore, as commercial construction requires a lot of planning at the designing stage, the innovative solutions provided by 3D printing make customization work of structure very easy. It also allows the production of new shapes by making efficient use of materials like concrete, geopolymer and gypsum. These advantageous characteristics of 3D printing coupled with growing investments in commercial construction and the adoption of cost-effective technologies for timely completion of the projects will increase the usage of 3D printing in commercial construction.

3D Printing In Construction Market Segment Analysis – By Geography

Asia-Pacific held the largest portion of the 3D Printing In Construction market share in 2021 up tp 41%. The region is establishing itself as the global manufacturing hub on account of which technology is anticipated to gain significant traction. Major economies like China, India, South Korea and Japan offer extensive opportunities for emerging technologies such as 3D printing. The flourishing construction sector in such economies will create demand for 3D printing in the region. For instance, the National Development and Reform Commission of China in 2019, approved 26 infrastructure projects estimated to be completed by 2023. Furthermore, according to, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, in June 2021, construction orders for new houses increased to 32.3% compared to a 13.4% drop in 2020 same month. This growth in the construction sector of APAC countries such as China, Japan and more, is set to accelerate the demand for 3D printing in the region, thereby driving the market growth.

3D Printing In Construction Market Drivers

Adoption of Building Information Modelling

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a collaborative, technological work process that displays a 3D model of a construction project which allows the architect and engineers to detect potential issues in the early stages. By providing graphical and non-graphical information on a designed construction project, BIM enables the professionals to streamline the work process and prevent clashes before the actual construction works start. The growing shift towards such technological advancement has revolutionized the construction sector which will create more usage of digital technologies like 3D printing by construction companies for creating innovative structures. For instance, The German Government’s BIM Initiative has made it mandatory that from 31st December 2020, BIM would be used in all contracts relating to public infrastructure construction. Such an initiative will positively impact the usage of 3D printing in the construction sector, resulting in positive market growth.

Growing Investments in Commercial Construction

3D printing in comparison with traditional construction techniques requires less time and is cost-effective and sustainable, owing to which it is often used in the construction industry. In the construction sector, commercial properties make up an enormous portion of the built environment as they provide platforms for setting up industries. On account of this, spending on commercial construction has increased significantly in major developed countries. For instance, according to the Office of National Statistics, in February 2022, the UK’s investment in infrastructure and other commercial construction increased to US$651.4 million. Furthermore, according to US Census Bureau, in November 2021, construction spending on healthcare was US$51.3 million showing a 9% increase, compared to US$46.7 million in 2020 same month. Developed economies like US and UK are one of the leading users of 3D printing in construction applications and growing investments in commercial construction will accelerate the use of 3D printing in the construction sector of such countries. This will result in the positive growth of 3D printing in the construction market.

3D Printing In Construction Market Challenge

Structural Integrity Pertaining to the 3D Printing in Construction Market

One long-standing concern for the 3D-printed building is that 3D printing is not enough to make building habitual. Various components besides walls and frames such as electrical and plumbing components which are used in residential construction come up short in terms of usage life. Moreover, another serious drawback of this 3D printing technology is that materials used in 3D printing such as concrete, gypsum, sand and geopolymer tend to break down and lose some of their structural integrity over time. Such issues of 3D printing could affect the sturdiness of the entire building structure which can have a negative impact on its usage in construction sector resulting in the negative market growth of 3D printing in construction market.

3D Printing In Construction Industry Outlook

Technology launches, acquisitions and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the 3D Printing In Construction Industry. The top 10 companies in the 3D Printing In Construction Market are:

1. COBOD International A/S
2. Yingchuang Building Technique Co.Ltd.
3. Apis Cor
4. Monolite
5. Contour Crafting Corp
6. ICON Technologies Inc.
7. Sika AG
8. 8Cybe Construction
9. MX3D
10. XtreeE 

Recent Developments

• In April 2022, Apis Co, a robotic construction company and SMASH, a community land trust for housing justice announced their partnership to 3D-print affordable homes in Miami-Dade County.
• In March 2021, ICON Technologies Inc. formed a partnership with 3Strands to leverage the 3D printing technology of ICON for developing two-to-four-bedroom houses in Texas which is one of the fastest growing cities in the US
•  In July 2019, XtreeE formed a collaboration with Plurial Novilia and Vicat Cement Group to build five social houses close to Reims, combining 3D-concrete printing with offsite construction.

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