The event, Additive Construction – The Path to Standardization Continues, will bring together industry and academic stakeholders to discuss gaps in the current standard documents and how the gaps can be filled. Building on previous engagements, this year's workshop will include presentations, discussions, and breakout sessions directed toward the current state and desired future state for the additive construction industry, R&D needs, timelines, and action items. Topics will focus on the materials and testing methods related to additive construction applications (structural, infrastructure, urban, and interior/exterior elements) and the needs of the industry with respect to education, engineering design, standards, robotic safety, and guidelines. Participation will be through application for attendance from industry, government, and research organizations to participate in the workshop along with representation from several ASTM, ICC, and ACI technical committees. The workshop discussions will contribute to the continuing development of a roadmap for standardization of printing and testing methods.
Agenda (Check back for updates!)
Start Time (ET) | End Time (ET) | Day 1: August 18, 2025 Session Name/Information |
08:00 | 08:15 | Welcome & Introduction |
08:15 | 08:30 | Session 1 – Updates and news |
08:30 | 10:00 | Panel Session 1 - The Current State of Standards, Codes, and Design Guidance and What is Needed in the Next 3, 5, and 10 Years. |
10:00 | 10:30 | Break |
10:30 | 12:00 | 1st breakout session |
12:00 | 13:00 | Lunch |
13:00 | 14:30 | Panel Session 2 - Additive Construction for Infrastructure |
14:30 | 16:00 | 2nd breakout session |
16:00 | 16:30 | Break |
16:30 | 17:30 | Session 2 - Architecture and Engineering Concepts and Concerns in the Additive Construction Industry |
17:30 | 18:00 | Adjourn |
Start Time (ET) | End Time (ET) | Day 2: August 19, 2025 Session Name/Information |
08:00 | 08:30 | Welcome |
08:30 | 10:00 | Panel Session 3 - Materials for Additive Construction |
10:00 | 10:30 | Break |
10:30 | 12:00 | 3rd breakout session |
12:00 | 13:00 | Lunch and Networking |
13:00 | 14:30 | Panel Session 4 - Applications, Challenges, and Opportunities for Structures within the Additive Construction Industry |
14:30 | 16:00 | 4th breakout session |
16:00 | 16:30 | Break |
16:30 | 17:30 | Session 3 - Robot Safety on the Jobsite and in the Laboratory |
17:30 | 18:00 | Adjourn |
18:30 | 20:30 | Networking Dinner (not covered) - location TBD |
Start Time (ET) | End Time (ET) | Day 3: August 20, 2025 Session Name/Information |
08:00 | 08:30 | Welcome |
08:30 | 09:30 | Panel Session 5 - Education and Training for the Additive Construction Industry |
09:30 | 09:45 | Break / Travel to NIST |
09:45 | 12:00 | Tours |
12:00 | 13:00 | Lunch and Networking |
13:00 | 14:30 | ACE Consortium Meeting (Members only) |
14:30 | 15:30 | ASTM F42.07.07 Meeting 1 (Open to all) |
15:30 | 15:45 | Break |
15:45 | 17:00 | ASTM F42.07.07 Meeting 2 (Work groups) |
17:00 | 18:00 | Adjourn |
Courtyard Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center
Dates Available: August 17-20, 2025
Rate: 139.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book : Friday, July 18, 2025
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