Walmart Continues to Expand 3D-Printed Building Efforts

After two initial projects using the technology, the retail giant said it has entered into a partnership to do more projects. Walmart said it will be working with Alquist, a leading 3D printing builder, to create as many as a dozen new structures going forward, indicating the success of its first two projects. The two […]

Lowe’s and Home Depot Lead Texas Flood Relief

Adding to efforts by local businesses and organizations, the two big national chains are making big donations to help. The recent deadly floods in the Hill Country of central Texas have devastated the local area with the loss of life and property. As local groups start to roll out donations and programs to help the […]

Who’s the Number Two Home Improvement Retailer Now?

You’ll be surprised to find out that even though Home Depot retains its spot on top of the sector, Lowe’s is no longer number two according to a new Coresight Research study. The retail marketplace for home improvement continues to evolve and a new study from a well-known research and consulting company says the second […]

New Mass Timber Structures at Walmart and Children’s Museum Open

As mass timber building continues to gain popularity two new buildings for two very different uses have opened. Ever since its founding more than 65 years ago, Walmart has operated out of non-descript and often unassuming offices in its Bentonville, AR hometown. But now the first elements of its new 350-acre campus have opened, including […]

3D Printed Buildings Have Their Limits, Walmart Discovered

A new Walmart expansion project shows that 3D printing is not as efficient or cost-saving as traditional construction techniques.   While the building trade has watched the emergence of structures made with 3D printing machines with some trepidation, the recent example of its use for a new Walmart structure seems to indicate it is not going […]