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Exploring the Future of Additive Construction in Houston

Curious about the future of construction? Join us at the West Houston Institute on June 20th for a dynamic half-day event exploring the cutting edge of additive construction—with a special focus on large-scale 3D concrete printing (3DCP).

Design PRINT Build brings together professionals from construction, engineering, architecture, and education alongside student innovators and industry leaders to explore how digital design and advanced fabrication technologies are reshaping the built environment.

Event Highlights

Hosted by Houston Community College and RIC Technology at the West Houston Institute’s state-of-the-art IDEAStudio Makerspace, the event features:

  • Roundtable with keynote presentations highlighting projects in the industry
  • Panel Talk with industry leaders on advancing additive construction
  • Demonstration of 3D construction printing using RIC Technology's Robotic 3D Construction Printer
  • Showcase and review of HCC student projects using additive construction for outdoor environments

Program Agenda

  • 11:00 AM – HCC Design Student Project Review + Live 3D Construction Printing Demonstration
  • 12:30 PM – Additive Construction Roundtable + Lunch: Keynote Highlighting Industry Projects
  • 2:00 PM – Live 3D Construction Printing Demonstration
  • 2:30 PM – Panel Talk: Advancing Additive Construction–Qualification, Training and Implementation

Event Sponsor:RIC Technology   

Event date
June 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event location
West Houston Institute, Hayes Road, Houston, TX, USA, United States