The journey so far...

1994

• 1994

• Mark Pivac has the idea for a mobile dynamically stabilised robot - a highly accurate system that continuously adjusts the position of the robot's end effector.

2005

• 2005

• Mark Pivac files patents for an 'automated bricklaying system' and creates the first Hadrian prototype. After successfully demonstrating the build of a wall using ground-mounted robots and mortar, production of the Hadrian 105 system begins.

2016

• 2016

• After FBR lists on the ASX, the Hadrian 105 builds the world's first multi-room block structure from a 3D computer-aided design model with no human intervention, providing proof of concept for what would become Hadrian X^®.

2018

• 2018

• FBR has completes mechanical assembly of the first Hadrian X^® and demonstrates its capability by constructing a home structure in under three days. Furthermore, signs global partnership agreement with Wienerberger AG to develop clay blocks optimized for Hadrian X^®.

2019

• 2019

• FBR's Hadrian X^® achieves significant milestones, including completing its first outdoor home structure with precision, launching Building Pilot Programs with local and international clients, starting construction of a second Hadrian X^® and earns a Gold Edison Award for excellence. 

2020

• 2020

• FBR's Hadrian X^® achieves a significant milestone with a commercial lay speed of over 200 blocks per hour. The company completes the walls of the first display home using Hadrian X^® and the Pilot Program stage with GP Vivienda, building two home structures side by side. Additionally, FBR builds a commercial and community center in Western Australia, completing the final stage of the Building Pilot Program Agreement with Archistruct, and Hadrian X^® finishes construction on its first two-story structure. FBR wins the 2020 Australian Institute of Health & Safety - Health & Safety Innovation (Small - Medium Enterprise) award.

2021

• 2021

• FBR partners with Xella for a Building Pilot Program, using autoclaved aerated concrete blocks and calcium silicate blocks. Hadrian X^® constructs its largest project to date, an entire Childcare Centre, and builds five homes in the southern suburbs of Western Australia. FBR secures contracts for multi-home and Wall as a Service^® supply and signs a term sheet for up to 5,000 homes in Mexico. FBR undertakes its largest project yet, constructing 16 homes with Inspired Homes. The company also signs a Memorandum of Understanding with United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure to bring the Hadrian X^® to UAE.

2022

• 2022

• Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH and FBR sign a Memorandum of Understanding to industrialise and commercialise Hadrian X^®. Hadrian X^® completes a structure with virtually zero on-site waste, and mechanical assembly of the first next-generation Hadrian is completed. FBR commences testing with Xella blocks and completes a house using Wienerberger Porotherm blocks. The construction on the fifth and final home in the FBR Wellard portfolio is completed, and preliminary testing of DST^® for 3D printing applications on the existing Hadrian X^® platform is finished. Fastbrick Americas LLC US operating entity is established, and FBR is featured in a showcase of West Australian innovation at Expo 2020 Dubai.

2023

• 2023

• FBR achieves ICC certification for Fastbrick® Adhesive in masonry construction, while the next-gen Hadrian X® robot autonomously lays its inaugural blocks. Strengthening its endeavors, FBR collaborates with M & G Investment Management to finance three additional Hadrian X® robots, tailored for expedited use in the USA. Notably, the next-gen Hadrian X® sets a remarkable pace, surpassing 300 blocks per hour with US format cement blocks, showcasing substantial advancements in automated construction technology.

2024

• 2024

• Significant milestones achieved, including executing a binding agreement with CRH Ventures Americas and successfully completing the Factory Acceptance Test for the next-generation Hadrian X^® ahead of its deployment in the United States. FBR completed its largest project to date, a 16-townhouse development, and saw the first next-generation Hadrian X^® arrive in the U.S. for a Demonstration Program. The Hadrian X^® passed Site Acceptance Testing at CRH's Fort Myers facility, and completed its first-ever home construction in the U.S. during the program. Additionally, FBR finished an 8-townhouse development and demonstrated the robot’s ability to construct the walls of a home in a single shift. The U.S. Demonstration Program concluded with the successful completion of nine code-compliant homes in Florida.

2025

• 2025

• FBR completes a home structure for PulteGroup, one of the United States' largest homebuilders. Read More
• FBR collaborates with Samsung Heavy Industries, demonstrating the application of our robotic automation technology to the shipbuilding industry. Read More

 

• Next 12 months for FBR

• Introduce next-generation Hadrian X^® into suburban building environments.
• Progress manufacture of U.S. spec next-generation Hadrian X^® robots for deployment to U.S.
• Establish European entity and complete certification of Fastbrick Wall System^®.
• Obtain binding orders for further next-generation Hadrian X^® robots to be positioned into operating entities in Australia, U.S. and Europe.
• Work to establish U.S. operational base in readiness for the arrival of next-generation Hadrian X^® robots.