#construction-technology

#construction-technology

This year's exhibits will include entire model homes ranging from manufactured and modular to 3D-printed designs developed by companies from across the U.S. Guardian Structural Technologies (GST) a Cleveland-based innovator in energy-efficient housing is showcasting its award-winning SHIELD Panel system. GST's galvanized steel and EPS foam panels speed construction while boosting energy efficiency, with more than 1,400 buildings completed nationwide. A finalist in Cleveland's initiative to deliver 5,000 affordable homes, GST is piloting modular housing with Habitat for Humanity.

InventWood has developed a superwood that surpasses steel in tensile strength, while being lighter and more sustainable, offering transformative potential for architecture.

Bedrock Robotics aims to revolutionize construction and worksite vehicles by retrofitting them with self-driving kits. Their technology enhances existing fleets with intelligent systems capable of adapting to dynamic job conditions.

Traditional construction methods are often labor-intensive, noisy, and wasteful. In contrast, ICON's 3D printing systems automate wall structure creation, improving efficiency and reducing waste.

The Slovenian Pavilion's 'Master Builders' project underscores the vital role of craftsmanship in architecture amid advances in construction technology.

Gartner reported a 75% increase in 3D printer sales in 2014, indicating a growing interest in the technology across various sectors, including construction.

This is significant improvement in evolving a housing market that has the ability to change over time and being more adaptable and more functional in providing affordable and attainable housing for a housing market.