Guest Lecture: Business Opportunities and Innovation in Construction with Autoconz 3DCP Indonesia At Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University

Yogyakarta, March 4, 2025 – The Faculty of Engineering at Atma Jaya University held a guest lecture titled Business Opportunities and Innovation in Construction, featuring Muhammad Fadholi Afinanto, S.T., Chief Technology Officer of Autoconz 3DCP Indonesia, as the keynote speaker. The event took place in Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Engineering Building, Campus II Thomas Aquinas, and was attended by civil engineering students as well as students from various other faculties.

In this guest lecture, Afin discussed various challenges currently facing the construction industry, including a shortage of skilled labor, delays in technology adoption, and environmental sustainability issues. To address these challenges, innovations such as 3D Construction Printing (3DCP) serve as key solutions that can enhance efficiency, reduce construction costs, and minimize construction waste, 76% of which is currently non-recyclable.

3DCP Technology and the Future of Construction

As a construction technology company, Autoconz focuses on developing 3D Construction Printing solutions to create affordable, high-quality housing. This technology has been adopted in several countries, including the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, and Denmark, and is now rapidly emerging in Indonesia.

“Indonesia faces a housing backlog of 12.7 million units with a target to build 3 million units per year from Government. With 3DCP technology, housing construction can be accelerated, costs can be reduced, and quality can be maintained,” said Afin.

Autoconz has developed various 3DCP machines, including robotic arms (Gayatri and Nayanika) and gantry systems (Ekalaya and Bimantara), which can print building structures on different scales. This technology enables faster construction compared to conventional methods and uses more environmentally friendly materials.

Business Opportunities in the Construction Industry

Afin also emphasized that the construction industry holds great potential for development through technological innovation. According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) in 2024, the construction sector contributed approximately 10.23% to Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year. However, there are still many challenges to overcome, such as the absence of regulations for 3DCP, the ongoing certification process for the technology, as well as market readiness and education about new construction technologies.

“Students, as future engineers and entrepreneurs, must understand that construction technology is not just about building but also about creating sustainable solutions for society’s needs. This is what we promote through 3DCP innovation,” he added.

Autoconz has also obtained the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certification for 3D printing construction mortar, scoring 68.29%, proving that this technology has great potential for local development.

Enthusiasm and Future Prospects

This event received a highly enthusiastic response from participants interested in business opportunities in construction and how they can contribute to technological advancements in the future. Several students also asked questions regarding the implementation of 3DCP technology in large-scale projects and strategies for reducing production costs to make it more affordable for the general public.

It is hoped that through this guest lecture, students will not only understand the business potential and innovation in the construction industry but also be inspired to participate in developing technologies that can drive national progress. With the continuous advancement of technologies like 3DCP, the future of more efficient, sustainable, and affordable construction is becoming increasingly achievable for Indonesia.