Robotic technology company FBR Limited announced the completion of the walls for the first home in its US Demonstration Program, developed in partnership with CRH Ventures.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in the commercialisation of FBR’s Hadrian X technology, being the first international build accomplished using the system, the company said in an ASX announcement.
The walls have been certified as compliant with the relevant design and building codes, confirming the capability of the Hadrian X to meet regulatory standards in a new market.
The project, carried out with Florida-based builder New Century USA, represents the initial phase of the Demonstration Program, which aims to showcase the versatility and adaptability of the Hadrian X across various home sizes, volumes, and styles.
FBR is set to construct the walls of four additional homes for New Century USA as part of the program.
Additionally, the company will build two homes for Christopher Alan Homes, another Florida-based builder recognised for its prominence in the region.
Christopher Alan Homes was recently highlighted by LSI Companies Inc. as the leading local and private homebuilder in Southwest Florida, based on single-family residential permits issued in 2023.
FBR Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Pivac, expressed his pride in achieving this international milestone.
“We’re very proud to have completed our first residential structure in an international market. Having the opportunity to present our world-leading technology to one of the largest addressable markets in the world has been very exciting so far and we are looking forward to continuing to grow our operations in the United States,” Pivac said.
The Demonstration Program will be considered complete upon the construction of walls for seven homes by FBR, including those for New Century USA and Christopher Alan Homes, as well as up to three additional homes to be added by another builder nominated by CRH Ventures.
According to the firm, all structures will be certified by an independent structural engineer.
Upon the program’s completion, FBR will receive a payment of USD 400,000 from CRH Ventures.
This will trigger a 45-day period during which CRH Ventures may choose to form a joint venture with FBR for the delivery of Wall as a Service in the United States.
