HiveASMBLD
An automated construction technology company that integrates large-scale 3D printing, robotics, and AI to build sustainable, resilient, and affordable housing communities.
- CEO / Founder
- Tim Lankau
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $250K
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- The GCF Group, Eco Material Technologies, Cole Klein Builders, Verbena Road Holdings, Mission Vertical Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Second-Generation Construction 3D Printers (Robotic Arm Systems)","Precision Panel System (PPS) for roofs and non-structural elements","Proprietary Low-Carbon Cementitious Mortar (PozzoSlag)","Hybrid 3D-Printed/Prefabricated Residential Models","Design-to-Build Software with AI and AR integration"]
Technological Advantage
Utilizes a 'factory-on-wheels' mobile deployment model and a proprietary near-zero carbon cement that replaces traditional Portland cement, significantly reducing the environmental impact of concrete construction.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces construction labor costs and carbon footprints by up to 90% while delivering homes that are flood, fire, and termite-resistant through automated robotic printing and low-carbon materials.
How They Differentiate
HiveASMBLD differentiates through its 'material-first' approach, utilizing proprietary near-zero carbon cement (PozzoSlag) that reduces carbon footprints by 90% compared to traditional Portland cement. Unlike competitors who focus solely on 3D printing walls, HiveASMBLD integrates the Precision Panel System (PPS) for roofs and interiors, creating a complete 'factory-on-wheels' hybrid construction model.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Real estate developers, municipal housing authorities, non-profit affordable housing organizations, and custom luxury home buyers.
Industry Verticals
["Construction Technology (ConTech)","Real Estate Development","Affordable Housing","Sustainability & Cleantech"]
Competitors
ICON; Alquist 3D; Mighty Buildings; Apis Cor
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Scaling from individual prototypes to an 80-home residential community (Zuri Gardens); 400% increase in project pipeline following the 2024 merger.
Major Milestones
["Merger of Hive3D and ASMBLD Building Systems in early 2024 to form HiveASMBLD.","Breakthrough partnership with Eco Material Technologies for exclusive use of PozzoSlag in 3D printing.","Commencement of Zuri Gardens in Houston, one of the largest 3D-printed affordable housing communities in the U.S.","Successful deployment of the 'Factory-on-Wheels' mobile robotic unit for onsite construction."]
Notable Customers
City of Houston; Cole Klein Builders; Starwood Land; Non-profit affordable housing developers