The Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: 2018 report released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reveals that the construction sector of the U.S. generated 600 million tons of construction and demolition (CD) debris in 2018. Likewise, the Center for Science and Environment (CSE) estimates that building repair in India produces 40–50 kg of CD waste per square meter. 

The surging need to reduce CD debris, owing to the mounting environmental concerns, will, therefore, help the 3D printing construction market flourish between 2021 and 2030. According to PS Intelligence, the market generated a revenue of $15 million in 2020. Construction companies are shifting from traditional construction methods and materials to 3D printing construction methods and materials to minimize wastage as 3D printers use materials that are lighter than conventional building materials.

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Globally, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region dominated the 3D printing construction market in the last few years due to the presence of numerous construction firms in regional countries. Additionally, the increasing number of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings using sustainable methods and the rising focus of the building and infrastructure sectors on research and development (RD) activities will accelerate the adoption of 3D-printable construction materials in the region. Among APAC countries, Japan and China are the dominant users of 3D printing technology in construction activities.

Thus, the increasing need to reduce CD waste to mitigate environmental degradation and soaring investments being made in renewable energy infrastructure will propel the use of 3D printing construction materials and methods in the forthcoming years.