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From Process to System (2023-10)

A Review on the Implications of Concrete 3D Printing on Project Delivery

10.3390/iocbd2023-16383

 Placzek Gerrit,  Schwerdtner Patrick
Contribution - Proceedings of the the 1st International Online Conference on Buildings, No. 54

Abstract

The aim of this study is to question the need for alternative project delivery methods to foster the integration of concrete 3D printing in the construction industry. For this purpose, a literature review was carried out. The results indicate that the traditional planning and construction process will have to be reconsidered. On the one hand, new roles and changes in responsibilities may emerge, and, on the other hand, a holistic design process and early contractor involvement will be required to fully exploit the potential of concrete 3D printing. Therefore, alternative project delivery models need to be adopted.

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BibTeX 
@inproceedings{plac_schw.2023.FPtS,
  author            = "Gerrit Placzek and Patrick Schwerdtner",
  title             = "From Process to System: A Review on the Implications of Concrete 3D Printing on Project Delivery",
  doi               = "10.3390/iocbd2023-16383",
  year              = "2023",
  pages             = "54",
  booktitle         = "Proceedings of the the 1st International Online Conference on Buildings: Advances in Building Planning, Design, Construction, and Operation",
  editor            = "David Arditi",
}
Formatted Citation

G. Placzek and P. Schwerdtner, “From Process to System: A Review on the Implications of Concrete 3D Printing on Project Delivery”, in Proceedings of the the 1st International Online Conference on Buildings: Advances in Building Planning, Design, Construction, and Operation, 2023, p. 54. doi: 10.3390/iocbd2023-16383.

Placzek, Gerrit, and Patrick Schwerdtner. “From Process to System: A Review on the Implications of Concrete 3D Printing on Project Delivery”. In Proceedings of the the 1st International Online Conference on Buildings: Advances in Building Planning, Design, Construction, and Operation, edited by David Arditi, 54, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/iocbd2023-16383.