Broad Group:10 Storey Building Erected in 28 hours in China

Zarwash Gulrez

Chinese company Broad Group has erected a modular 10-storey apartment block; named the Living Building, in just over a day in Changsha, China. A time-lapse released by Broad Group shows the 10-storey building being erected in China by; a large team of workers and three cranes in 28 hours and 45 minutes. According to the company; this is the “world’s shortest construction period” for a building of this scale.

Tower built from stainless steel modules:

Additionally, The apartment block was assembled from standard container-sized modular units that were made in a factory by; Broad Group and have a stainless steel structure. Furthermore, Each module is 12.19 metres (40 feet) long, 2.44 metres (eight feet) wide and three metres (10 feet) high. The container shaped modules stacked with one wall of each unit folding down to become; a floor plate and create a column-free space that is 12 metres by 4.8-metres. Windows and balconies fold out from the unit to enclose the spaces.

Moreover, According to the company; the construction method could also be used to build public buildings or even skyscrapers. “It is perfectly suitable for luxury residences; 200-storey skyscrapers, and also idea for public and residential buildings,” said Broad Group. Furthermore, Broad Group is a Chinese manufacturer of air conditioning units that has expanded into modular construction. Secondly, In 2012 Broad Group unveiled plans to build a 220-storey skyscraper; which would be the tallest building in the world, from modular components in seven months.

“10 storeys Building in one day”

“Extremely simple onsite installation: Just tighten bolts and connect [the] water and electricity, as fast as 10 storeys can be erected in one day,” said the company. According to the company, these B-core slabs are 10 times lighter and 100-times stronger than “conventional” floor plates.