Top National Homebuilder Pilots Innovative New Construction Process
PulteGroup continued to test innovative new technologies with the successful pilot of robotic-assisted construction. Conducted in the company’s DiVosta community of TerraWalk at Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town, the test represented the latest advancement in PulteGroup’s ongoing efforts to advance homebuilding through technology and innovation.
According to Business Wire, PulteGroup partnered with Australian-based FBR for this demonstration and utilized its Hadrian X® system, an AI-guided construction robot capable of building structural walls in a single day. The automated system uses an advanced robotic arm to precisely place concrete blocks that are secured using a specialized adhesive which bonds twice as strong as traditional mortar. This build marks one of only 10 homes in the United States constructed using this advanced system, positioning PulteGroup at the forefront of construction innovation.
“This achievement shows PulteGroup is serious about intelligently leveraging innovation to drive greater efficiency in homebuilding,” said Matt Koart, EVP and COO of PulteGroup. “Our industry faces challenges when it comes to labor availability and the need to build more efficiently and sustainably. We see opportunities to integrate technologies that can improve construction quality and safety, while creating exceptional homes for our customers.”
