XMaterials are more durable, longer-lasting, eco-friendly — and customizable.

It is only natural that as the global population grows, the construction industry grows with it.

Between 2010 and 2015, the global construction market grew from $7.4 trillion to $8.5 trillion. By 2020, it is expected to be worth as much as $10.3 trillion.

However, there are still many limitations that are slowing the growth of the industry.

The question is: could we increase our efficiency by replacing some of the building materials we currently use?

Problems with our current building materials

Right now, the most popular building materials include the likes of concrete, ceramic, marble, and granite.

Of course, there is no ‘one size fits all’ material. The right one to use depends on its purpose. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular materials currently used in the industry.

Concrete

Concrete is one of the most widely used materials. The concrete market is estimated to be worth over $300 billion.

It has an excellent ability to bond, it can withstand heavy weight, it is both durable and economical, and it is highly resistant to both termites and earthquakes. These qualities make concrete a good option for building roads, for example.

However, the downside is that concrete takes a long time to dry and set, and also often causes roads to break during freeze and thaw cycles.

Ceramic

Ceramic is a highly versatile material that can be used in a variety of environments. This is largely due to its water resistance and stain resistance that make regular maintenance and cleaning simple.

However, these properties also mean that ceramic flooring is hard and uncomfortable to stand on, and it also gets cold in the winter. Ceramic is also easily breakable compared to other materials.

Finally, installing ceramic tiles is often difficult, time-consuming, and labor intensive. Most people choose to hire a contractor to do the job which can make it even more expensive.

Marble and Granite

Marble is a natural material that is often used for countertops and flooring. It is often chosen for its regal, unique style. It is also a good conductor of heat, making it a great choice for below surface heating systems.

Granite is also a very attractive material that is available in a wide range of colors. It is resistant to water and high temperatures and is also easy to clean and maintain due to its shiny surface.

Both marble and granite have to be mined from the earth. This process is expensive and it damages the environment.

What alternative building materials could we use?

XMaterials aims to change the construction industry and improve the very cities we live in by offering better building material replacements.

We use sophisticated technology to create superior building materials that are stronger, more affordable, longer lasting, and more eco-friendly than all of the common materials we currently use.

For instance, XMaterials can create a fast-setting version of concrete that is more resistant to freeze/thaw cycles. It could also be used to make a material that looks the same as ceramic and has many of the same properties but is far stronger.

The technology could also artificially produce granite and marble look-alikes that are both cheaper and less harmful to the environment.

How does this model work?

XMaterials uses a combination of specially designed AI-generated recipes (using their DigiLab technology) and machine-learning software (known as HyperCon).

Finally, our Blueprint technology helps to devise the strategy, methodology, and equipment required to produce these materials, and also to create a franchise model.

This franchise model is essential. There’s such a huge demand in this industry that there’s no way XMaterials could satisfy the $600 billion market alone.

To solve the problem, XMaterials will charge organizations who wish to use the DigiLab, HyperCon, and Blueprint technology a small upfront one-time cost that will give them access to all of their technology and strategy.

They will also take a very small percentage of every cubic meter of XMaterials produced which will be registered and monitored by the HyperCon.

The XMAT token

This franchise model will be powered by the XMaterials token (XMAT) — an ERC20 token built on the Ethereum blockchain.

There are a couple of benefits to obtaining XMAT tokens — especially for those interested in becoming a franchise. Organizations that use XMAT tokens to pay the franchise fee will receive a 25% discount.

In addition, token holders will receive 15% of the profits from XMaterials franchises in the form of Ethereum (ETH) airdrops.

A growing industry means growing opportunities…

XMaterials has discovered a problem, and we’re set on fixing it.

That’s why we’re setting oursights high, and are very confident that wewill achieve our goal of a $500 million valuation by the end of our fifth year.

It’s unlikely that this will be the only significant innovation in the construction industry over the next couple of years, but so far, it certainly looks as if it could be one of the biggest.

To learn more, please visit the XMaterials website and read our whitepaper.