Walmart, Alquist debut 3D-printed supercenter expansion — Yahoo! Finance

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Walmart and Alquist have completed a 5,000-square-foot 3D concrete printed expansion at the Owens Cross Roads Supercenter in Alabama. A five-person crew printed the 16-foot-high walls in just 75 hours over seven days.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 3D-printed expansion was completed in one week, reducing both time and labor compared to traditional construction.

  • The project achieved a 15% cost reduction and 55% less material waste, setting new industry standards for efficiency and sustainability.

  • 3D concrete printing proved resilient to weather delays, allowing construction to proceed ahead of schedule.

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