CONCEPT

AM2PM tackles these challenges head-on, offering a unified framework that brings intelligence, efficiency, and sustainability to 3D concrete printing at scale.

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The Challenges of Construction Sector

The construction sector is under pressure: climate change, housing shortages, rising costs, and a lack of skilled labour are all driving the need for smarter, more sustainable building methods.

One of the most promising innovations is 3D concrete printing (3DCP), which can reduce waste, speed up construction, and enable complex architectural designs.

3D concrete printing (3DCP) still faces key challenges, including limited automation, lack of real-time monitoring, high energy use, and poor integration across design and construction.

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Our Vision and Mission

AM2PM (Additive to Predictive Manufacturing for Multistorey Construction Using Learning by Printing and Networked Robotics) is on a mission to redesign construction using robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart digital tools.

Our goal is to create fully integrated digital system that merges automation, real-time monitoring, AI-driven decision-making, and sustainable material use.

Rather than relying on disconnected tools or isolated upgrades, AM2PM brings all aspects of modern construction together under one intelligent framework.

This new approach will help:

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Predict and prevent issues before they occur

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Reduce environmental impact through smarter material use

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Speed up construction, while improving safety and lowering costs

As a European initiative, AM2PM supports key EU strategies like the Green Deal and New European Bauhaus. We aim to transform traditional construction sites into digitally connected, automated environments, enabling the efficient and sustainable construction of multi-storey buildings.

The impact?

Up to 50% less material use

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29 million tons less embodied carbon

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Over €11 billion in potential savings across Europe every year

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Our 6 Key Objectives

AM2PM focuses on six main goals that work together to tackle today’s challenges and build the construction sites of tomorrow:

Eco-Friendly Building Material

Develop sustainable 3D printing materials using recycled construction waste and local resources, reducing design time by 50%.

Smart Building with AI

Use AI-driven “Learning-by-Printing” methods to predict the success of each build, ensuring quality and precision in construction.

Safe, Smart Construction Sites

Ensure safe human-robot collaboration and streamlined project management to support large-scale 3D printing for high-rise buildings.

Efficient Structural Design

Create strong, environmentally friendly structural components that use 50% less material and reduce carbon emissions.

Real-Time Site Planning

Utilize digital models to provide real-time insights, improving planning and coordination for robotic construction.

Sustainable Design Integration

Embed predictive tools in design workflows to reduce waste and lower environmental impact right from the early stages of construction planning.

Concept

AM2PM is revolutionising construction by merging 3D concrete printing, AI, robotics, and digital design into a single intelligent system.

The goal is to make construction more efficient, sustainable, and data-driven.

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At the core of the project is a Digital Twin platform that connects all stages of the construction process—from material development to real-time monitoring and on-site automation.

Digital Twin platform

Connects all elements of design, manufacturing and construction into a seamless workflow.

This creates a cyber-physical construction system that addresses key industry challenges such as environmental impact, labour shortages, and the growing need for digitisation.

AM2PM focuses on three interconnected pillars:

Predictive AI platform that uses sensors and simulation to monitor, evaluate, and improve construction processes

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Material synthesis using recycled and low-impact cementitious mixes

Multi-agent human-robot collaboration systems to optimise structural design

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How Our Innovations Make a Real Impact

Help architects and designers choose smarter materials
Enable real-time decisions using live data
Cut emissions and reduce material waste
Improve safety and efficiency on robotic sites
Provide a real-world “Living Lab” for testing solutions

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Our Research Method

Our approach follows an interative design process that continuously improves and adapts.

The journey includes:

Treatment Evaluation
Assess the results and feed

Treatment Validation
Test whether the solutions work.

Problem Investigation
Understand what needs fixing and why.

Treatment Design
Develop ideas and technologies to solve those problems.

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This cycle connects material science, AI tools, and structural design into one integrated method, helping us build smarter at every step.

Consortium

Supported by leading universities, research institutions, and industry partners across Europe, AM2PM is turning advanced research into practical solutions for the future of construction.