Meeting 1: Sources/Scope/Progress

Applications in Research BLDG 3164

Student _Khilan Patel_______

Date sept 21st, 2016

1. Proposed topic (original, updated, or new topic)

Intergrading 3D printers in Canadian Construction
2. Overall Scope

In this research I would like to talk about what is 3D printing and how it will
benefit others. 3D printing is the fastest and cheapest construction that is
evolving right now. 3D printing is manufacturing process that builds layers to
create a three- dimensional solid object from a digital model. They dont
have same design constraints that may hinder the current construction
methods. Many people will benefit from 3D printers because not only
cheaper houses but also they can have the types of design they want for
their houses
3. Secondary research, minimum 10 sources, and a description of any
new sources.
a. A bridge to the future; 3D printing. (2015, Sep 05). The Economist, 416, 15S.16. Retrieved from http://ra.ocls.ca/ra/login.aspx?
url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1710030323?accountid=27351
b. Borghino, D. (2015, September 17). World's largest delta 3D printer could
build entire houses out of mud or clay. Retrieved March 12, 2016, from
http://www.gizmag.com/wasp-big-delta-3d-printer-clay-housing/39414/
c. Khoshnevis, B. (2004). Automated construction by contour craftingrelated
robotics and information technologies. Automation in Construction, 13(1), 519. doi: 10.1016/j.autcon.2003.08.012
d. Koroluk, K. (2015). 3D printing takes shape in construction. Journal of
Commerce, (55), 1-2. Retrieved from http://ra.ocls.ca/ra/login.aspx?
url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1698870470?accountid=27351
e. Krassenstein, B. (2015, March 31). Contour Crafting Inventor Dr. Khoshnevis:
Widespread 3D Printed Homes in 5 Years, High-Rises in 10 Years. Retrieved
March 12, 2016, from
https://3dprint.com/53437/contour-crafting-dr-khoshnevis/
f.

L. (2015, May 27). 3D Printing Comes to the Building and Construction

Industry. Retrieved March 12, 2016, from
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/3d-printing-comes-to-thebuilding-and-construction- industry-2023500.htm
g. Middendorp, O., & Hoogte, H. (2015, December). 3D Printing and the
Construction Industry. Retrieved March 12, 2016, from

http://www.cmhcschl.gc.ca/en/hoficlincl/observer/upload/Observer_2015_Artic
le3_EN_w_ACC.pdf
h. Nehuen, A. (2015, October 07). 3D printing construction & architecture:
Building the home of the future. Retrieved March 12, 2016, from
http://www.sculpteo.com/blog/2015/10/07/3d-printing-construction/
i.

P. (2016, January 27). Where 3D Printing Plays in the A/E/C Arena. Retrieved
March 12, 2016, from http://go.psmj.com/blog/3d-printing-constructionarchitecture-building-the-home-of-the-future

j.

Phillips, A. (2015, July 26). How 3d printing is transforming the construction

industry. Retrieved March 12, 2016, from
http://www.constructionglobal.com/equipmentandit/488/How-3dprinting-is-transforming-the- construction-industry

4. Progress Report
Almost all the secondary sources are found and now all I have to do is start focusing
on primary report. As soon as I collect my data I will make my report and my
research will be ready.
5. Survey/Interview questions/Experiment methods/materials
description
Are 3D printers practical in construction? Why?
Will you support 3D printers if they do come to Canada?
I will be going around different sites for this interviews. I will start my own job. I
already interviewed my project manager about this. I will ask students in George
brown college that are doing anything related to construction.
1st - Interview with James from RICS. More interviews will be done throughout more
conferences. He said he totally believes that 3D printing will be a thing in 5-10
years. He supports it because it uses a lot of recycled materials. By doing that you
are saving a lot of money in construction material and also supporting the
environment. This also depends on the oil prices and how they stay in 5 years. He
also said it will be challenging to build a high-rise building.
2nd- Interview with a Project manager from UK also a researcher said she I think it
is super cool to have a building that can be done in very little time and doesnt cost
a lot.
Do you know anything about 3D printers in construction industry?
C

Yes

No

Would you support 3D printing in Canada?

Yes

No

Do you think it could have a major impact on the construction industry in Canada?
Yes

No

Rubric for Meeting 1

Topic and thesis sentence
Draft of your Project Scope
Updated secondary sources
Progress report
Draft of survey and/or interview questions and/or description of
methods and materials for experiment(s)

10
20
10
10
50

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