{"id":37705,"date":"2025-12-15T21:06:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T00:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/walmart-fecha-acordo-para-predios-impressos-pela-alquist-e-da-impulso-ao-setor\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T21:10:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T00:10:58","slug":"walmart-signs-deal-for-alquist-printed-buildings-boosting-the-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/en\/walmart-fecha-acordo-para-predios-impressos-pela-alquist-e-da-impulso-ao-setor\/","title":{"rendered":"Walmart signs deal for buildings printed by Alquist, boosting the sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Listen to this article<\/h2>\n<p><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-37705-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/walmart-fecha-acordo-para-predios-impressos-pela-alquist-e-da-impulso-ao-setor.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/walmart-fecha-acordo-para-predios-impressos-pela-alquist-e-da-impulso-ao-setor.mp3\">https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/walmart-fecha-acordo-para-predios-impressos-pela-alquist-e-da-impulso-ao-setor.mp3<\/a><\/audio><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>O <strong>Walmart<\/strong> has signed an agreement with <strong>Alquist 3D<\/strong> to use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/en\/impressao-3d-em-argamassa-como-a-tecnologia-esta-transformando-a-construcao-civil-no-brasil\/\">3D printing in mortar<\/a><\/strong> in concrete in the construction of commercial annexes in stores in the USA. The <strong>robots<\/strong> mobile promises to speed up construction, reduce waste and enable regional scale through partnerships with construction companies and rental companies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Walmart has hired Alquist 3D to build three-dimensional printed concrete annexes  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Tests show faster construction and less material waste  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Mobile robots are rented and operated by trained local teams  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Partnerships with contractors and rental companies facilitate national expansion  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Materials and techniques meet and exceed standards, improving durability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"walmartfechaacordocomalquist3dparaconstruirmaisdeumadezenadeedifciosimpressosem3d\">Walmart signs deal with Alquist 3D to build more than a dozen 3D printed buildings<\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>Alquist 3D<\/strong> signed a contract with <strong>Walmart<\/strong> to produce more than a dozen 3D-printed commercial attachments in the chain's supermarkets in the USA. The first project in the new batch starts this month in <strong>Lamar, Miss.<\/strong> - the company's third delivery to the retailer, following work on <strong>Athens, Tenn.<\/strong> e <strong>Owens Cross Roads, Ala.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"oquefoianunciado\">What was announced<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Alquist 3D will supply printed concrete structures for pick-up point annexes and logistical support in Walmart stores.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The initial project for the lot starts in Lamar, Miss., followed by work in Athens (Tenn.) and Owens Cross Roads (Ala.).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To carry out the work, Alquist partnered with the contractor <strong>FMGI<\/strong> and with the rental company <strong>Hugg &amp; Haul<\/strong>, in a move in line with the increase in <a href=\"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/en\/construtores-aumentam-investimentos-em-startups-para-fortalecer-industria-da-construcao\/\">investments between builders and startups in the sector<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"projetosanterioreseliesaprendidas\">Previous projects and lessons learned<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Athens, Tennessee  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Area: <strong>8,000 ft\u00b2<\/strong>, height of up to 20 feet.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A larger pilot project that has taught lessons about scale and structural performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Owens Cross Roads, Alabama  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Area: <strong>5,000 ft\u00b2<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The walls were printed in seven days with two machines and a reduced team, demonstrating time savings and a reduction in waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"comoatecnologiaserusada\">How the technology will be used<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Six-axis arm robots print concrete by extrusion as they move along tracks mounted on site - an application that is reminiscent of the growing use of <a href=\"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/en\/fique-de-olho-fieldai-recebe-grande-aporte-e-seus-robos-podem-transformar-seu-canteiro\/\">robots transforming the construction site<\/a>.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Each robot has a vertical reach of around <strong>20 feet<\/strong> and is transportable on a standard trailer; assembly and disassembly takes about an hour.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Alquist provides control software, operating procedures and technical support; local teams are trained to operate the machines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"materiaiseconformidade\">Materials and compliance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The mixture used in the pilots required <strong>7,500 psi<\/strong>, It is a superior material to traditional Portland concrete to ensure structural strength.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The company says that the applications seek to exceed local masonry requirements, reducing doubts about stability and technical compliance. This movement on materials is also in line with initiatives by <a href=\"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/en\/amrize-e-meta-se-unem-para-desenvolvimento-de-concreto-de-baixo-carbono-em-data-center-em-minnesota\/\">development of low carbon concrete<\/a> and efforts to reduce emissions in construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"parceriasemodelodenegcios\">Partnerships and business model<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Main partners:  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FMGI<\/strong> - general contractor responsible for execution.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hugg &amp; Haul<\/strong> - fleet management and regional technical support.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sika<\/strong> - supplier of ready-mixed concrete according to Alquist's specifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Expansion model:  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Alquist offers sales, leasing and rental of the robots, technology licensing and training of local teams, instead of relying solely on sending its own technicians. The strategy of integrating technology and prefabrication is in line with trends seen in <a href=\"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/en\/compra-da-buildots-amplia-sua-plataforma-e-lancamento-da-buildfactory-une-equipes-de-pre-fabricacao\/\">integration between platforms and prefabrication<\/a>, reducing dependence on long journeys by specialized teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"impactoesperadonosetor\">Expected impact on the sector<\/h2>\n<p>The agreement signals the advance of 3D printing in commercial construction. Expected benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced execution times  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Less need for manpower in the field  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Less material waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These factors can make the technique competitive for large-scale repetitive attachments and structures, in line with <a href=\"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/en\/construcao-off-site-a-tecnica-que-pode-economizar-tempo-e-custos-para-sua-obra\/\">off-site construction<\/a> and modularity, although care must be taken as described in the guidelines on <a href=\"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/en\/como-evitar-problemas-comuns-em-construcoes-pre-fabricadas\/\">common problems in prefabricated buildings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dadosresumidosdosprojetos\">Summary project data<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Location<\/th>\n<th>Approximate area<\/th>\n<th>Reported print time<\/th>\n<th>Observations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Athens, Tenn.<\/td>\n<td><strong>8,000 ft\u00b2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>Larger pilot project; lessons on scale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Owens Cross Roads, Ala.<\/td>\n<td><strong>5,000 ft\u00b2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>7 days<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Fast printing with two machines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lamar, Miss.<\/td>\n<td>First of the lot<\/td>\n<td>Starts this month<\/td>\n<td>Third project for the client<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"concluso\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The agreement between <strong>Walmart<\/strong> e <strong>Alquist 3D<\/strong> goes beyond an experiment: it combines 3D concrete printing, mobile robots and high-strength mixtures to bring speed, waste reduction and the possibility of scale. The model based on local partnerships, equipment rental and training turns pilots into a commercial solution, delivering quality and operational efficiency. Risks such as standards, logistics and market acceptance remain, but the projects in Athens, Owens Cross Roads and the new one in Lamar show that the technology is already working in practice, pointing to a promising route that can coexist with <a href=\"https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br\/en\/construcao-hibrida-uma-nova-abordagem-sustentavel-e-eficiente-na-engenharia-civil\/\">hybrid construction<\/a> to increase flexibility and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>Visit https:\/\/dicasdereforma.com.br to read more articles and follow this transformation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walmart signs a deal with Alquist for 3D printed buildings that could change construction. 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