COP26 Careers Media Projects Supply chain Contact Contact Menu Expertise Menu About Skanska c Home About Skanska Innovation and digital engineering Innovation 3D printing 3D printing for construction We were among the first to recognise the potential of 3D printing within the construction industry. 3D printed materials at 6 Bevis Marks We pioneered the use of 3D printed materials on a major London building project, as well as being lead partners in a research group exploring 3D printing. For the 6 Bevis Marks office project in London we achieved an industry first with the 3D printed cladding 'shrouds' for the top section of the stunning ETFE (a durable, transparent and light-weight material) canopy on the building's roof terrace. 3D materials were used to harness complex interfaces between the roof and supporting columns. Traditional methods, such as case steel nodes, would have been much more expensive and difficult to produce. 3D concrete printing research To continue developing the use of 3D printing in construction, we're now working closely with Loughborough University. Together we're continuing research into 3D concrete printing technology and its applications with the Manufacturing Technology Centre. We are currently working with a range of influential partners including: Foster + Partners ABB Tarmac The main focus of our work is around the manufacturing process and particularly the delivery of the world's first commercial concrete printing robot. We are focusing on the manufacturing process, specifically the delivery of the concrete in the robot – the system of delivery, the concrete mix and the computer programming needed to convert 3D digital drawings into robotic language. We are interested in how it works and behaves over 20 years. Our aim is to also explore opportunities to create a 3D printing supply chain. Digital engineering See how we're using digital engineering to be faster, greener and leaner. Digital engineering 6 Bevis Marks project Share Last updated: 23/01/2017 About Skanska UK Skanska, one of the UK’s leading contractors, helps to construct, upgrade and maintain the country’s buildings and infrastructure. Skanska UK in brief Projects History Purpose and values 51 Moorgate Map data ©2021 Google View larger map Shortcuts Find information on our website. Careers Code of Conduct Organisation and governance Statement on modern slavery and human trafficking (PDF) Skanska pension fund Contact us About Skanska Group Skanska is one of the world's leading project development and construction groups. Our projects Our people Our markets Information for investors Latest share price 23/11/2021 17:30 CET SKA B: SEK 217.0 -0.3%g Skanska AB is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm and traded under the SKA B symbol. View the share graph on Skanska Group website Change country Change country : United Kingdom Czech Republic Denmark Finland Hungary Norway Poland Romania Slovakia Sweden United States Skanska Group Follow us on social media © 2021 Skanska Terms of use, Processing of personal data and Cookies - Sitemap cookie preferences Skanska UK Plc, Registered Office: Maple Cross House, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Herts. WD3 9SW. Registered in England - Registration Number: 784752 Your Consent for Cookies Cookies provide us with data to analyze our traffic and allow for a more personalized experience. Please click on “Allow cookies” below to enable or adjust your preferences by clicking on “Change settings”. You can alter these at any time. Change settings Allow cookies