First program to begin at Chino Valley Center this fall; may reduce construction costs from 40 to 70% on a home
The Yavapai Community College District Governing Board has authorized the College to spend a half million dollars on purchasing a futuristic 3d construction printer that can be used to print out construction materials and use the materials to construct a building with minimal labor. It is estimated that, according to information supplied the College, the machine may reduce construction costs from 40 to 70% on some structures.
The first Community College experimental program is set to open at the Chino Valley Center in the fall. There the machine will be used to build a small manufactured home owned by the College that is need of repair.
It appears that the initial courses on how to operate the machine will be offered at the Career and Technical Education Center that is adjacent the Prescott airport. At some point, there is the possibility of using the machine and developing courses for operating it on the Verde Campus.
With this futuristic machine and curriculum, the College hopes to attract a new group of students for its construction program. It has a long-term desire to partner with a builder.
You may view the interesting presentation on the half million dollar investment below.