3D Printing Technology and Its Applications in Construction Industry

Lu WANG

School of Economics and Management, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, China

Abstract: In recent years, more and more people pay attention to 3D printing technology. In order to analyze the application of 3D printing technology in the construction industry, and to explore the development of 3D printing technology in China's construction industry, this paper introduces the concept of 3D printing technology, the development status,and the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing technology in the field of construction industry.In the application of China's construction industry field, 3D printing technology has feasibility and prospect, has great advantages compared with traditional construction methods. But there are also many problems of safety and protection of intellectual property rights, technology is not mature and the shortage of technical personnel.

Keywords: 3D printing; Construction industry