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Power2Build

ApplicationLuanda, AngolaFounded 2020· One of 313 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

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)