3D Printing is Changing Construction Attracting Investors

24 May 2025 • 0 min read

Anna Fischer

Construction Content Writer

3D printing (3DP) technology can lower costs, speed up building times, and make construction more environmentally friendly. This makes 3D printing a key area for innovation and economic growth.

The 3DP construction market was worth over $1 billion in 2023, and experts predict it will grow by more than 15% each year. This is because of better materials, more people using 3D-printed homes, and government programs that encourage sustainable development.^[?]

This promising market outlook has caught the attention of global investors, who recognize the technology's potential for significant returns. The appeal lies in its ability to create complex designs using substantially less material than traditional methods, leading to reduced waste and lower material costs.

Furthermore, the streamlined production process translates to faster build times and reduced labor expenses, enhancing overall project efficiency and profitability.

3D printing construction delivers impressive benefits across all climate zones. It reflected in:

Using fewer resources
Producing less waste
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Bringing down operating costs

When compared to traditional construction methods, 3D printing can reduce the carbon footprint by up to 49% while cutting costs by 78%.^[?]

This innovative technology represents a shift from conventional construction techniques, offering automated precision and minimal waste that supports modern sustainability goals and urban development needs.

Commenting on this trend, Badar Rashid AlBlooshi, Chairman of the innovative 3DXB Group, remarked, says that:

3D printing in construction is a major shift that can solve some of our biggest challenges. It reduces waste, lowers costs, and allows projects to be completed faster, changing the way we think about construction. Investment in 3D printing is growing because it fits well with the needs of today's economies. Whether it's fixing housing shortages, reducing our impact on the environment, or creating amazing new buildings, 3D printing has shown what it can do.

Badar Rashid AlBlooshi

Chairman of 3DXB Group

Anna Fischer

Construction Content Writer

Anna has background in IT companies and has written numerous articles on technology topics.

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