Advancing Sustainable Construction in India: Exploring Standardization, Challenges, and Opportunities in 3D Printing, Robotics, and Automation Integration for Large-Scale Projects
Keywords:
3D printing, Additive manufacturing, AEC, BIM, Concrete, Construction robotics, Digital construction, Hybrid systems, Labour market, Large-scale infrastructure, Mobile printing, Robotic 3D printing, Robotics, Scalability, SME, SustainabilityAbstract
With the convergence of 3D printing, automation, and robotics, large-scale construction is bound to be redefined, especially in urbanizing countries like India. While 3D printing for the construction of large-scale buildings is commercially scalable to a small degree, it faces the barriers of regulations, technology, and standardization mainly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The article assesses gaps through case studies, expert analysis, and literature, identifies standardization, analyzes the role of mobile robots concerning scalability, and discusses labor implications needs, waste reduction, and sustainable development goals. Surely, overcoming all these roadblocks will lead to establishing a means that is efficient, safe, and cost-effective and contributes to sustainable construction and enhanced performance within projects in India.
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