We revolutionize sustainable construction practices


Did you know that construction industry professionals struggle with high costs, waste, and environmental impact while building housing solutions? This is a multi-billion dollar opportunity in the US alone.

Building out of the box

We focus on the transformative impact of sustainable construction on communities, the environment, and the future of the industry. Our messaging highlights the benefits of our solutions in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact, emphasizing our role as pioneers of change in the construction sector.

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Sustainable Construction Solutions

We are a startup revolutionizing sustainable construction practices in partnership with Constructions-3D. Our flagship product, the MaxiPrinter, is distributed throughout North America. It is a cutting-edge spider crane that enables fast and eco-friendly 3D construction printing, reducing building times and energy consumption.

We also offer gantry or overhead-style printers, as ready-to-assemble kits, using different stage trussing, motor/controllers, drives, and operating systems to customize the dimensions, functions, and strength of the printer to your needs. Our smallest truss printer, the Sophomore truss printer is a simple and  affordable machine for educational institutions and entry-level builders, showcasing our commitment to empowering the workforce with high-tech construction tools. Additionally, our development of equipment for the scaling up of geopolymer applications in the construction industry promises to drastically reduce carbon emissions, conserve water, and create more resilient buildings.

Tarek Maassarani
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Burgess
Robotics and Automated Systems
Shuhaib Abdelkader
Additive Construction Tech
william hoff
Senior Advisor
Wendy Young
Office Manager
Ryan Amundsen
Vice President of Sales

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Tarek Maassarani, Chief Executive Officer

With over two decades of diverse experience under his belt, Tarek has been at the forefront of initiating, designing, and steering work teams and complex social and ecological sustainability projects across the US, Africa, Middle East, and South Asia. Tarek’s journey has been anything but conventional, spanning roles such as lawyer, climate advocate, organizational consultant, dialogue facilitator, author and filmmaker, Georgetown professor, Guinness world record holder in long-distance kick scootering, and conservation researcher, living amongst hippos and elephants in a tent at the edge of a Namibian national park.

Michael Burgess, Director of Robotics and Automated Systems

Michael Burgess, based in Houston, Texas, started his career in 3D printing as a senior engineer at ICON. Driven by a passion for ethical innovation, Michael established BurCan Robotics Construction with the vision of creating accessible housing through 3D printing technology. Drawing from his background in German automotive manufacturing, Michael brings a wealth of expertise in manufacturing engineering, mechatronics, and electrical-mechanical systems. Michael is currently pursuing his pilot license while balancing the roles of devoted husband and father to three children.

Shuhaib Abdelkader, Additive Construction Tech

At 17 years old, Shuhaib immigrated to the United States from his home in Palestine where he gained early exposure to construction work building brick walls and pouring cement alongside his father. In February 2024, Shuhaib underwent specialized training for the MaxiPrinter in France and is now the world’s youngest MaxiPrinter operator (that we know of!). As the second youngest of six siblings, Shuhaib has developed patience and resilience, qualities he intends to leverage as he expands his expertise and ventures into the real estate sector, aspiring to become an entrepreneur.

William Hoff, Senior Advisor

With over 42 years of experience in construction specializing in concrete, structural iron, and crane operations, William brings unique skills to Geopolymer International. As an avid entrepreneur passionate about sustainable building materials, William started the company “Out of the Box Construction” in 2015 to lower the cost of building innovative structures using the latest technologies. His current focus is on geopolymers, 3D concrete printing, and modular housing. William is taking a supportive position at GPI and looks forward to spending his free time vacationing and fishing with his wife Ghanima.

Wendy Young, Office Manager

Coming from a family with dozens of cousins and siblings, Wendy learned early on how to delegate tasks and strategically compromise. After graduating from Rice Business School, Wendy went on to work in several industries including residential and commercial construction, real estate, industrial waste repurposing, and the legal field, all while owning and operating her own catering business for 30+ years. Slowly transitioning into retirement, Wendy enjoys spending time with her twin granddaughters and supporting her son as he carries on the family passion for cooking as a chef. In addition, Wendy and her partner, Buzzy, just completed their ultimate passion project: building their forever retirement home from the ground up in only 4 months.

Ryan Amundsen, Vice President of Sales

Ryan brings over 20 years’ experience in construction sales, sales management, business development, and consulting. With a passion for new technologies, he delivers a world-class consultative sales approach by ensuring his client’s needs while benefiting the environment, community, and financial stakeholders. “Sustainability… It’s what we do!”

Partners & Clients

In essence, we are the Tesla of sustainable construction equipment, shaping a future with resilient cities, less environmental impact, and accessible quality housing for everyone. We have achieved significant milestones, and we invite you to join us in creating a better world through sustainable construction practices.