In a blink: Buildings that build in hours

Feb 23, 2024

Chinese company Broad Group has stunned the world by constructing a 10-story residential building in just 28 hours and 45 minutes in Changsha, China in 2024.

Changsha, China

This 57-story skyscraper was completed in just 19 days, thanks to modular construction methods. Pre-fabricated steel modules were assembled on site, significantly reducing construction time.

Mini Sky City, China

This 10-story commercial building holds the record for the fastest construction of a permanent building, taking only 48 hours to complete.

Instacon, India

These two 30-story hotels were built in just 15 days each, utilizing modular construction and prefabrication.

T30 Hotel Tower and Ark Hotel, China

This Dutch company specializes in building single-family homes in just 24 hours.

Heijmans One-Day House, Netherlands

While not technically a permanent structure, this single-family home holds the record for the fastest construction of a livable building, taking only 3.5 hours to complete.

Shelby County House, USA