A Sector in Search of Clear Standards: ISO/ASTM 52939:2024
For years, the construction industry has explored emerging technologies promising greater precision, speed, and sustainability. Among them, 3D printing in construction has generated major interest—alongside many questions:
- Is it safe?
- Can a 3D-printed building be certified?
- Does it meet structural requirements?
Until now, there were no clear answers. That changed with the release of the ISO/ASTM 52939:2024 standard.
What exactly does this standard regulate?
This new regulation provides a clear technical framework for validating and designing 3D-printed structural elements, including criteria for strength, reliability, quality control, and process traceability.
It covers the entire construction workflow, from digital design to on-site execution, and includes:
- Control of materials and mechanical properties
- Validation of geometries and structural loads
- Comprehensive technical documentation and traceability
- Testing and certification protocols
This framework enables engineers, builders, and public authorities to use 3D printing on-site within a recognized and certified standard.
Why is this a turning point?
Because 3D printing in construction is no longer just an innovation: it now has international regulatory backing. Thanks to this standard:
- Projects can obtain official permits and certifications
- Insurers have clear criteria to assess risks
- Legal and technical adoption barriers are reduced
- Access to public or international funding is facilitated
Most importantly: this is no longer experimental technology—it is a fully validated professional solution.
What does this new standard mean for your role?
This regulation reshapes how different industry players approach 3D printing in construction:
| Role | Key Benefit |
| Engineers & Technicians | Clear design, structural analysis, and validation criteria |
| Builders & Developers | Access to official certification for 3D-printed structures |
| Public Authorities | Legal and technical basis for evaluating and approving projects |
| Investors & Insurers | Greater legal and technical assurance with reduced uncertainty |
By creating a common technical language, the ISO/ASTM 52939 standard builds trust across every stage of the construction process.
EVOCONS’ contribution to ISO/ASTM 52939:2023
At EVOCONS, we actively contributed to the technical development of this standard. Our Evoconstructor® system already incorporated many of the requirements now formalized in ISO/ASTM 52939: automation, structural validation, traceability, and digital control.
Thanks to this alignment, Evoconstructor® is fully compliant with the new regulation, positioning it as one of the few solutions ready for immediate implementation.
Strategic advantages of the new standard for innovation
Beyond compliance, this regulation opens a new competitive landscape for the construction sector. Companies that adopt this standard are not only aligned with legal requirements—they also gain first-mover advantage in a growing, high-trust segment.
This standard provides a solid foundation to:
- Develop technically backed construction systems
- Build trust among stakeholders and improve access to funding
- Create new business models based on automation, digitalization, and sustainability
In a sector increasingly driven by data, efficiency, and risk reduction, ISO/ASTM 52939 becomes a strategic asset that aligns construction firms with global modernization trends.
A new era for automated 3D printing in construction
This milestone doesn’t just legitimize technology—it marks a paradigm shift. The question is no longer whether we can build with 3D printing, but how to do it safely, at scale, and with reliable performance.
With Evoconstructor®, companies gain a competitive advantage: a multifunctional construction robot with validated technology—ready to scale, certify, and transform how you build.
And for the industry at large, this is a key opportunity to accelerate innovation on a solid technical foundation.
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