Mitigation measures to prevent delays in Construction Industry using 3D Printing

9 pages•Published: December 11, 2023

Sanjeev Adhikari, Druthi Katragadda, Sandeep Langar and Rachel Mosier

Abstract

Project delays are a significant challenge that can significantly impact construction projects and have been a problem affecting construction projects for more than a century. 3D Printing can reduce the probability of project delays due to its ability to work in inaccessible areas, its greater product customization, minimized waste production, and its ability to print intricate designs. Therefore, given the capabilities of 3D Printing, the research aims to identify the advantages and limitations of 3D Printing Technology. These main causes are delaying the projects and finding a way to mitigate the project delays using 3D Printing Technology. The study used a survey methodology, the literature Review for the recently published papers on 3D Printing and Project Delays. As per this study, the main reason for the project delays are the inappropriate project schedule and labor issues, whereas 3D Printing helps finish the intricate designs, reduces human errors and greater customization makes this technology stand on top. Despite the benefits, this study also identified the barriers to implementing this technology on the construction site: high initial investment and unavailability of standard regulations and codes.

Keyphrases: 3d printing, additive manufacturing, benefits, challenges, project delays, technology

In: Tom Leathem, Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud (editors). Proceedings of 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 4, pages 204-212.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/XHRVc
	https://doi.org/10.29007/1ctx

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2023:Mitigation_measures_prevent_delays,
  author    = {Sanjeev Adhikari and Druthi Katragadda and Sandeep Langar and Rachel Mosier},
  title     = {Mitigation measures to prevent delays in Construction Industry using 3D Printing},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference},
  editor    = {Tom Leathem and Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {4},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/XHRVc},
  doi       = {10.29007/1ctx},
  pages     = {204-212},
  year      = {2023}}

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