{"id":8466,"date":"2024-12-28T00:00:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T16:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicamstar.com\/my\/?p=8466"},"modified":"2025-07-30T14:33:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T06:33:46","slug":"china-builds-10-storey-apartment-tower-in-28-hours-heres-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nicamstar.com\/my\/china-builds-10-storey-apartment-tower-in-28-hours-heres-how\/","title":{"rendered":"China Builds 10-Storey Apartment Tower in 28 Hours\u2014Here\u2019s How"},"content":{"rendered":"

A construction company in China has set a new benchmark for modular building speed. Broad Group, known for rapid construction innovation, assembled a 10-storey apartment tower in just 28 hours.<\/p>\n

The project, called the Living Building, is designed for fast transport and easy assembly. It uses B-Core steel slabs, which are 10 times lighter and 100 times stronger than traditional concrete. These lightweight yet durable materials allow for faster and safer construction.<\/p>\n

Every component of the building is prefabricated in the factory. The modules are compact enough to fit inside standard shipping containers. Once they arrive on-site, crews use cranes to stack and secure each unit, like building blocks.<\/p>\n

Despite the speed, the final result is a strong, energy-efficient, and earthquake-resistant structure. This method cuts construction time and reduces carbon emissions, material waste, and labor costs.<\/p>\n

The Living Building concept shows what\u2019s possible with modular design. It provides a faster, cleaner alternative to traditional construction. As cities face rising demand for housing, projects like this may define the future of high-rise development.<\/p>\n