Beijing: China has drawn global attention after a 26-storey building was completed in just five days with a workforce of about 100 people.
The project was executed by Broad Group Holon, a construction company that showcased rapid-build methods that contrast with timelines of years often seen for similar high-rises in countries such as the US and the UK.
According to the report, the firm relied on a prefabricated construction approach. Key components—walls, columns, room sections and even toilet modules—were manufactured in a factory using a special stainless steel material referred to as “B-Core.”
The large modules were stacked using heavy cranes and precisely fastened with nuts and bolts, with no concrete used in the structure. The building, named “Jingdu Holon Building,” spans about 150,000 sq ft and includes 208 residential units, along with four-layer glass windows and pre-installed furniture such as sofas and beds.
Addressing questions about durability, the company said the structure is about 10 times lighter than conventional cement buildings and is designed to withstand even severe earthquakes.
