What JV Besix -Orascom Construction does

BESIX 3D is an in-house innovation division of BESIX Group, a Belgian multidisciplinary construction group, focused on 3D concrete printing. Founded in July 2018 and headquartered at a dedicated studio in Al Quoz, Dubai, the unit operates a small multidisciplinary engineering team that combines expertise in BIM, robotics, design, logistics, MEP, and operations. The studio's core asset is a directly procured KUKA KR QUANTEC robotic arm paired with a specialized concrete mixing pump and silo that enables continuous 3D mortar supply, supplemented by proprietary mass-customization optimization software.

The company's commercial offering is fully integrated 3D concrete printing services for construction projects, spanning design, printing, and on-site implementation. Its delivered product set includes large-scale façades, structural elements, architectural formworks, furniture, sculptures, arches and curvatures, residential housing concepts, and specialized maritime components. Flagship reference projects include the BESIX 3D Headquarters façade (290 panels, completed 2020, self-described as the world's largest 3D concrete printed façade), the DECIDUOUS pavilion for DIFC Art Nights (2019), and outdoor urban furniture for Aldar Properties PJSC (2020). Active R&D extends into sustainable concrete mixtures and in-situ printing of breakwater units in partnership with Ghent University, Witteveen+Bos, and ResourceFull.

Revenue is generated through project-based, individually quoted contracts for bespoke concrete elements, with pricing driven by complexity and volume; no recurring or subscription pricing exists. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting large construction projects and developers, with a one-stop-shop positioning and global delivery claims despite a single Dubai production site. Customer mix to date is narrow: the parent BESIX Group, Aldar Properties PJSC, and DIFC are the only named buyers, with no disclosed SMB or long-tail volume.

Name

JV Besix -Orascom Construction

Website

https://3d.besix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BESIX 3D is the in-house 3D concrete printing division of Belgian construction group BESIX, operating a KUKA-equipped studio in Dubai to deliver custom-printed facades, structural elements, furniture, and hydraulic components to enterprise construction clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Concrete Printing Services

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Architecture, Construction & Concrete 3D Printing Services (IMAAADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Architecture (Additive End-Use Components) (IMAAAEAK), Construction-Scale 3D Printers (Concrete/Building Systems) (IMAAAAAF), Architecture & Construction Scale Models (Additive) (IMAAAFAL)

Keywords

• 3D concrete printing
• Construction printing services
• Architectural formworks
• Sustainable concrete solutions
• Mass customization printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 3D Concrete Printing Services: End-to-end 3D concrete printing services for construction projects including design, printing, and implementation of concrete elements. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for custom concrete components.
2. Custom Concrete Element Manufacturing: Production of bespoke concrete elements including facades, sculptures, urban furniture, and structural components. Each project is priced individually based on complexity and volume.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BESIX 3D delivers end-to-end 3D concrete printing services for construction projects worldwide, operating an in-house studio in Dubai with a KUKA KR QUANTEC robotic arm. Its core offering is the design, printing, and on-site implementation of customized concrete components—including facades, structural elements, furniture, formworks, and breakwater units—using proprietary mass-customization software and sustainable concrete mixtures that deliver zero waste and zero CO2 emissions.

Product overview

BESIX 3D is an innovative division within BESIX Group specializing in 3D concrete printing solutions. The company operates the BESIX 3D Studio, a state-of-the-art production facility in Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE, and delivers fully-integrated concrete solutions for construction projects globally. The product portfolio includes the BESIX 3D Studio facility equipped with KUKA robotic arm technology, 3D Concrete Printing Solutions with mass customisation capabilities, architectural formworks, furniture, structural elements, arches & curvatures, the BESIX 3D House, breakwater units, large-scale façade elements, and artistic installations. Notable projects include the world's largest 3D concrete printed façade for the Dubai headquarters (290 panels), the DECIDUOUS pavilion for DIFC Art Nights, and outdoor urban furniture for Aldar Properties. The company provides end-to-end services from design to printing to implementation, positioning as a one-stop-shop in the 3D concrete printing industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Concrete Printing Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero waste and zero CO2 emissions compared to traditional construction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MEAN* (Middle East Architecture Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Designed the 'DECIDUOUS' 3D printed pavilion sculpture for DIFC Art Nights, showcasing collaborative approach between architecture and 3D concrete printing technology.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2018Equipment provider for the KUKA KR QUANTEC robotic arm, the main piece of equipment in the BESIX 3D studio in Dubai, directly procured from Germany.
• Ghent UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership focusing on developing sustainable concrete mixtures suitable for the 3D printing of breakwater units. Combines academic expertise with industry application for innovation in hydraulic engineering.
• Witteveen+BoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering company partner in the breakwater units research project, contributing engineering expertise to develop innovative solutions for hydraulic engineering applications of 3D concrete printing.
• ResourceFullminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStart-up partner collaborating on sustainable concrete mixture development for breakwater units, bringing innovative approaches to material sustainability.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PERI Group: German formwork and scaffolding manufacturer that has entered 3D concrete printing through partnerships and its own printing technology. Broad incumbent in concrete construction with overlapping capabilities and customer base.
• LafargeHolcim: Global building materials giant with a dedicated 3D printing solutions business. Competes indirectly through supply of 3D-printable concrete materials and full printing solutions, leveraging scale and material science expertise.

Direct peers

• Apis Cor: US-based 3D construction printing company that has printed full buildings using a mobile robotic arm. Overlaps with BESIX 3D on robotic-arm-based concrete printing for architectural and structural use cases.
• COBOD International: Danish manufacturer of modular 3D construction printers and on-demand printing services for concrete buildings. Closest direct competitor to BESIX 3D, also offering robotic-arm-based printing systems and end-to-end project execution for developers globally.
• CyBe Construction: Dutch 3D concrete printing company offering hardware (CyBe RC 3Dp) and printing services for construction elements. Comparable in deploying robotic-arm-based concrete printing for architectural and structural applications.
• ICON: US-based 3D construction printing company developing proprietary printers (Vulcan) and printed home solutions. Direct competitor in the architecture/construction 3D concrete printing space, with a focus on residential and commercial building projects.
• XtreeE: French 3D concrete printing service bureau specialized in large-scale architectural and structural components. Directly overlaps with BESIX 3D's custom concrete element manufacturing and design-to-implementation workflow.
• Winsun (Yingchuang Building & Commercial Machine): Chinese pioneer of 3D printed construction using large-scale printers for buildings, facades, and urban furniture. Competes in the same end-use applications (façades, structural elements, custom components) that BESIX 3D serves.

Emerging players

• SQ4D: US-based 3D printed construction company focused on residential homes using large gantry-based printers. Emerging player in construction-scale 3D printing with a narrower focus on residential rather than BESIX 3D's broader architectural/infrastructure portfolio.
• Contour Crafting: US-based R&D-stage company developing automated construction methods including 3D concrete printing. Adjacent technology developer with overlapping ambition in robotic concrete construction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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