11 November 2021

FBR completes outdoor pilot build for Wienerberger

FBR has completed its first house structure using Wienerberger Porotherm clay blocks in an outdoor environment.

Built on the outdoor test slab at FBR's premises, the house structure was built in a style commonly found in Europe, featuring gable ends approximately five metres high. The Wienerberger blocks used in the structure are the largest blocks ever used by the Hadrian X® and the largest produced by Wienerberger, and the first clay blocks to be passed through the robot.

"We are very pleased to be progressing our relationship with Wienerberger, the largest producer of clay blocks in the world. Although we expected to have a Hadrian X® deployed to Europe this year to complete this Pilot Program, the global conditions caused by COVID[1]19 have meant that we must conduct the Program here in Australia, with a view to deploying to Europe when conditions have improved such that it makes sense to do so. Both parties are committed to advancing robotic construction together and improving the efficiency, sustainability and digitalisation of the construction industry, and we look forward to continuing our work with Wienerberger."

- Mike Pivac, FBR's Managing Director & CEO

The next step in the ongoing relationship between Wienerberger and FBR is to conduct further optimisation of both the Hadrian X® and the Porotherm blocks to ensure field readiness for European Pilot Programs. FBR will provide updates on this optimisation program as it progresses.

Read the full announcement here.

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