- STARR Computer President tells students
AS Guyana grapples with soaring housing demand and a rapidly evolving economy, President of STARR Computer Inc. and businessman, Mike Mohan, believes the answer to the country’s housing challenges may lie in a technology that can construct homes in a matter of days rather than months, suggesting the industrial 3D printing technology could revolutionise the country’s construction sector by slashing the cost and time needed to build homes.
As part of an engagement session on Thursday at the STARR Computer showroom, Mohan presented to close to 100 students and customers on “3D Printing Homes in Guyana 2026-2028”, a presentation which called for the introduction of large-scale robotic construction technology to meet the growing demand for housing in the country.
Mohan said the initiative is part of what he called “the next industrial revolution” and said Guyana is in a unique position to embrace emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, robotics and industrial 3D printing to address critical national challenges such as housing shortages, labour constraints and climate resilience.
“Guyana has an opportunity to leapfrog traditional construction methods and position itself as a regional leader in housing innovation,” Mohan told participants during the presentation.
The plan would have industrial-scale 3D printers build the structural shell of a home in 24 to 72 hours, with finished homes ready for occupancy in two to four weeks.
The technology could cut construction costs by up to 60 percent and also reduce the amount of material wasted and the amount of labour needed, said Mohan.
The plan involves a phased roll-out beginning in 2026 with the import of two industrial 3D printers and the building of 50 pilot homes in communities like Sophia and Eccles. The initiative aims to install 20 printer units across the country by 2028 and produce more than 2,000 homes annually.
Mohan’s presentation highlighted the increasing demand for housing in Guyana, with tens of thousands of applicants still in the national housing system.
He also cited labour shortages in construction, increased access to financing and the country’s expanding economy as factors creating favourable conditions for the adoption of new building technologies.
Mohan cited successful 3D housing projects in the United States, the Netherlands, El Salvador and the United Arab Emirates that could be adapted to Guyana’s climate and development needs.
The presentation was part of a larger engagement exercise hosted by STARR Computer, which brought together close to 100 students and customers to meet and discuss technology, innovation and the future of work in Guyana.
Mohan seized the opportunity to urge young Guyanese to prepare for a rapidly changing technological landscape, stressing that advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and automation would open up new career opportunities even as they disrupted traditional industries.
The event also saw a few ongoing initiatives by STARR Computer to improve digital accessibility and promote community engagement.
Among these is the company’s exclusive Advantage Card Flash Sale, offering a limited allocation of Lenovo laptops starting from G$20,000, aimed at expanding the availability of affordable technology to Guyanese consumers.
STARR Computer also continues its Teacher Appreciation programme and Senior Citizen Sale campaigns, which include special promotions and services for educators and senior citizens as part of its wider corporate outreach efforts.
The company has been one of Guyana’s leading technology companies for decades, providing information technology solutions to government agencies, businesses, educational institutions and households across the country.
As Guyana embarks on its economic transformation, Mohan said it will be crucial for the country to adopt emerging technologies in sectors such as housing, education and manufacturing if it is to leverage the opportunities of the future.
“The time to build is now,” Mohan told participants, noting that innovation and technology will ultimately set the pace and direction of Guyana’s development in the years ahead.
