Dr Jacques Kruger is currently a Senior Lecturer of Structural Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University. He designed, procured and manufactured Africa’s first industrial grade, gantry type 3D concrete printer. An internationally renowned specialist in 3D concrete printing, he has respectively authored and reviewed more than 40 international journal and proceedings research papers. Jacques also provides specialised structural engineering consulting services to practicing engineers, contractors, architects and developers, including large-scale experimental testing of novel structural building systems toward certification.