A Review Paper on (Conventional Construction and 3D Printing Technology)

Abstract

The development of digital technology and tools was facilitated and encouraged by Building Information Modelling (BIM), which cleared the way for better information management in the construction industry. In light of its potential to disrupt the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) business, the use of large-scale additive manufacturing (AM) is expanding and the focus of intense research. An advanced manufacturing technique called three-dimensional (3D) printing, commonly referred to as additive manufacturing, can autonomously create complicated shape geometries from a 3D computer-aided design model (CAD) without the use of tools, dies, or fixtures. The author aims to identify the most significant developments in AM's application to the construction industry with this comprehensive study of the literature. The methodology used in this paper reviews the latest research trends in the use of 3D printing technology in construction projects. Due to the enormous benefits of producing working prototypes in a reasonable amount of time with minimal human involvement and material waste, this automated manufacturing process has been adopted by a wide range of businesses today. A more recent application of this technology, however, appears to improve our conventional building methods while requiring fewer human resources, large capital inputs, and more formworks. The use of 3D printing in architecture and construction has attracted a lot of research attention in recent years. Finally, this study suggested the use of 3D printing as an alternative to conventional building methods.