Power2Build
Uses COBOD BOD2/BOD3 3D construction printers and D.fab concrete solution to 3D print residential buildings, reducing construction time by up to 4.5x and costs by up to 90% compared to traditional methods.
- CEO / Founder
- Ricardo Almeida
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printed residential buildings using COBOD BOD2/BOD3 3D construction printers and D.fab concrete solution from COBOD International and CEMEX.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary use of COBOD's BOD2/BOD3 printers and CEMEX's D.fab concrete mix, enabling 99% local material sourcing and 90% cost savings, protected by partnerships and operational expertise.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables affordable, high-quality housing in Angola and Africa by 3D printing buildings 4.5x faster with up to 90% cost savings through local material sourcing, addressing urgent housing shortages.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on the African market with proven large-scale projects, such as the largest 3D printed building in Africa (140 m² building printed in 30 hours). They utilize COBOD technology for faster build speeds and local material adaptation, differentiating them from competitors like ICON and Apis Cor.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Private entities, public organizations, NGOs in construction and housing sectors
Industry Verticals
Construction; Real Estate; Social Housing
Competitors
ICON; Apis Cor; WASP
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Printed Angola's first 3D building (53 m² in 48 hours) and largest in Africa (140 m² in 30 hours), achieving 4.5x speed improvement and 90% cost savings.
Major Milestones
World's first 3D printed concrete house (53 m², 2022); Largest 3D printed building in Africa (140 m², 2022); Partnership with COBOD and CEMEX for D.fab solution; Launch of BOD 3 3D printer in Angola (July 2024)
Notable Customers
CEMEX (partner for D.fab concrete solution)