Dubai government and ECC collaborate to develop the world's largest 3D printed two-story building

China's 3D printing network November 11 Dubai City Government launched a 640-square-meter 3D printing building project in Al Warsan, spanning 9.5 million meters, and was named the world's largest 3D printing two-story building structure by the Guinness Book of World Records. The Dubai City Government has partnered with the project's main contractor, the Engineering Contractor Company (ECC).

      Dubai City Director-General Dawoud Al Hajri said: “The project is an important turning point in the local and regional construction industry. Based on the strategy of 3D printing technology innovation in buildings, this reduces construction costs and reduces the number of construction workers.”

 Architectural 3D printing in the UAE

        Established in 1954, Dubai City is considered one of the largest government agencies in terms of services and projects implemented. It participates in various planning, medical and environmental activities throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In forwarding the Dubai Future Foundation's 3D printing strategy, it previously partnered with the Dubai Health Authority, which announced plans to launch 3D printed teeth in 2017. As the foundation said, “The Dubai 3D printing strategy aims to reduce labor by 70%, reduce costs by 90%, and save 80% of the time.” The city and the UAE are world leaders in this field.

         Immensa Technology Labs is a company dedicated to driving 3D printing across the UAE and is aligned with this strategy. Last year, it applied for a patent for an additive manufacturing method that can be used to create patterns for building materials such as molded concrete.

 Green and efficient additive manufacturing

        ECC is a quality service-oriented civil engineering and construction company in the United Arab Emirates. Its subcontractor Abanos interior decoration and joinery, Prime Metal Industries (PMI) and Prime Ready Mix (PRM) developed a 3D printed building structure. According to China's 3D printing network. ECC uses an additive manufacturing machine to produce 3D printing using locally sourced materials. The building uses 3D printed concrete walls to increase insulation and reduce energy consumption. ECC Group's affiliates are also designated as subcontractors for the supply and installation of wooden doors, glass, and aluminum panels, as well as special concrete manufacturing.

        ECC CEO Karim Farah explained: “Challenging projects are the cornerstone of ECC. We are proud of the innovative, unfinished projects and do our best to implement them. The team working on the project performed very well. We are very proud of each of them."