3D Printers in Commercial Real Estate

I’ve been on a technology theme the last few blogs/shorts. With Alquist’s recent announcement that it will 3D print more than a dozen new Walmart buildings, I began to think about the impact of this improved technology on commercial real estate.

Based in Greeley, Colorado, Alquist completed a 3D-printed commercial building last year for Walmart in Athens, Tennessee. At almost 8,000 SF, it’s the largest of its kind in the US. It’s a revolutionary approach to construction, and I wonder how long it will take before it’s the industry standard. How long will it take to reach the little guys? What will be its impact on small businesses? What about codes and regulations?

From this construction transformation, we’ll also see a supply chain shake up. What will happen to the large warehouses that are focused on long-term storage and distribution? I see the brokers of the future leasing smaller, tech industrial spaces, which could alter a broker’s needed expertise. Long gone are the days of blueprints spread out on a table like when I started. But the innovation of 3D printers in commercial real estate has me wondering and wondering can be energizing. 🚀

Jeff Salzbrun is the owner/broker of Commercial Equities Group (CEG). As a veteran-owned real estate brokerage, CEG has been involved in thousands of sale and lease transactions, ranging from single offices to 250,000+ square foot buildings. At CEG, we get your deal done. We know space, and we know the CRE business.

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