Using of additive manufacturing (AM) in construction economics – shortcomings, advantages, prospects

Abstract

The article considers the topic which is currently relevant for the construction industry – competitiveness growth of construction companies in the market by application of additive technologies. 3D technologies open up new ground for the construction industry as their application allows them to construct buildings of almost any shape, therefore, designers and architects will get more freedom to implement their creative plans and ideas. Upgrading of construction technologies will reduce quantity of waste and provide higher safety level on construction sites. Innovativeness of Additive Manufacturing (additive technologies) is based on application of special equipment - a 3D printer. Intensive development of Additive Manufacturing significantly changes ratio of economic factors in construction. The author believes that profitability of companies in a new competitive context will depend not on scale of production but on quality and originality of ideas. Philosophy of the economy after the third industrial revolution will base on development of original projects and not on products manufacturing.