Abstract:

When different industries are competing, the one which is more innovative and regularly updates its technology can have more success.

In order to start and develop both new technology and industry, there is first a need to recognize and determine the number of users from other sectors which would be interested in it. It is also important to know the role would be of the newly presented technology in different scenarios. In this study, 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) was introduced as a new technology in the construction industry. Then, a statistical investigation was performed to determine the demand diversion from conventional construction methods to 3DCP.

Questionnaires were distributed among individuals and companies who are active in the field of construction. A database was created based on the answers in the questionnaires. Then, using the Logit function, the demand diversion models compared to conventional construction methods to 3DCP were presented. At the end of this paper we can see that in the presented models, by having more accurate data on what customers expect, long-term development planning for the 3DCP industry can be carried out.

Keywords:

3D Concrete Printing, construction industry, building edification