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Dar Al Arkan tied up with Danish 3D construction printer company Cobod
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The first 3D construction printed house would be ready by Q4 2021 in the Shams Ar Riyadh project
Saudi Arabian real-estate developer Dar Al Arkan has introduced 3D construction printing technology, or 3DCP technology, in the country, said local reports on Sunday, June 20.
The reports said that is a first in the region, and Dar Al Arkan tied up with Danish 3D construction printer company Construction of Buildings on Demand, also known as Cobod.
The 3DCP technology is expected to help accelerate construction work while enhancing safety and reducing wastage and errors.
Unlike traditional home-building methods, 3DCP cuts the construction time by more than half, is more flexible, and requires less manpower since it takes only three workers to build one house, said the reports.
This, in turn, also apparently contributes to decreased Lost Time Injury, creating a safer workplace. Additionally, less concrete is reportedly needed to complete a building, making the technology more sustainable and a viable solution for low-carbon construction.
For consumers, the combination of these advantages ensures lower costs and more affordability compared to traditional construction, Dar Al Arkan was quoted as saying in a statement.
As 3DCP increases the accuracy of construction, there will be fewer repairs and rework too, helping save long-term costs and adding to the value of the property, said the developer.
Dar Al Arkan said the technology was very important in insulation and also reduces the cost of electricity bills.
The first 3D construction printed house would be ready by Q4 2021 and will be located in the Shams Ar Riyadh project, it added.
