City of Greeley, Aims and Alquist Advance Workforce Training
Local collaboration connects students and workers with training opportunities in robotic construction technology as Greeley-based Alquist expands.
GREELEY, Colo. — The City of Greeley, Aims Community College and Greeley-based construction technology company Alquist shared new progress in their partnership to build a workforce pipeline for 3D construction printing.
Since 2025, more than 200 students have participated in 3D concrete printing courses developed by Alquist and Aims Continuing Education. The program now includes 18 learning modules and provides participants with exposure to the technology, materials and design concepts used in this evolving area of construction.
“It’s encouraging to see the progress Alquist has made since choosing Greeley, particularly as its work has expanded nationally,” said Don Threewitt, interim director of Community Development and EDUR at the City of Greeley. “We’re equally excited to see its relationship with Aims continue to grow and create opportunities here at home.”
The partnership will deepen further when Alquist expands its presence at Aims by moving into the new Aims Workforce Innovation Center (AWIC), opening in January 2027. As an inaugural industry partner in the facility, Alquist will use dedicated office and Innovation Bay space to continue advancing its 3D construction printing technology while working alongside Aims students, faculty and other partners.
“Careers and industries are changing, and our job is to make sure students have access to the skills and knowledge employers are looking for,” said Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, CEO and President of Aims Community College. “Alquist has been and continues to be a wonderful partner for Aims, giving our students the opportunity to gain experience with emerging technology being used on real-world projects today, while preparing them for where the industry is headed next.”
Alquist reports that the training has helped reduce its in-house training time for new workers from approximately two weeks to two to three days. As the company expands projects and deploys equipment beyond Colorado, Alquist and Aims are exploring how the curriculum could be made available through additional educational partners.
“What started in Greeley as an idea for how we could better train people to work with this technology has grown into something much bigger,” said Zachary Mannheimer, founder of Alquist. “As our projects expand across the country, we need a workforce that can grow with them. Together with Aims, we’re building a training model that can do just that.”
Alquist, which established its headquarters in Greeley, has continued to expand its commercial operations and develop robotic construction printing systems for projects throughout the United States. The company’s growth illustrates the potential for Greeley partnerships to support both local workforce development and construction innovation.
About Alquist
Alquist is a leading construction company specializing in 3D-printed structures and infrastructure. Committed to affordable, sustainable and disaster-resilient housing, Alquist leverages cutting-edge robotic 3D printing to reduce construction costs, minimize waste, and accelerate building timelines. By integrating advanced materials and automation, Alquist is redefining the future of construction. For more information, visit www.alquist3d.com.