iMED collaborates directly with ESSIE labs to conduct holistic research on 3DCP, from mix design and production to printing process optimization, short- and long-term strength and durability, shrinkage, and more. As concrete printing becomes more relevant in industrialized construction, our teams are working to navigate and support the new 3DCP building standards and codes being developed and implemented. 3DCP is a highly variable process, so much of our work focuses on developing repeatable frameworks that can be applied across extrusion screw-based, coarse aggregate concrete printing systems. The goal is to provide specific, actionable steps that construction crews can follow across different printers, materials, and field conditions, helping make 3DCP a safe, efficient, and economically viable construction method.