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LIVE: Benin goes to the polls to elect Talon’s successor months after failed coup
LIVE: Benin goes to the polls to elect Talon’s successor months after failed coup
LIVE: Benin goes to the polls to elect Talon’s successor months after failed coup
LIVE: Benin goes to the polls to elect Talon’s successor months after failed coup
In a world where even long-term construction projects have sometimes failed, it’s remarkable to see people confidently living in buildings that were completed in less than a day—or within just 30 days.
Across the globe, several projects have set remarkable benchmarks by achieving rapid completion without compromising on quality.
Drawing insights from Building Radar and other reputable sources, let's delve into the top five fastest construction projects that have redefined the industry's capabilities.
Shelby County Habitat for Humanity Home, Alabama, USA
Completion Time: 3 hours, 26 minutes, and 34 seconds
Year: 2002
This single-family home in Shelby County holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest house ever built. Constructed as part of a charity initiative by Habitat for Humanity, the 1,200-square-foot house was completed in just over three hours, showcasing the potential of prefabricated construction techniques.
Heijmans ONE, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Completion Time: 24 hours
Year: 2014
Dutch construction company Heijmans developed the Heijmans ONE—a fully functional, energy-efficient home that can be installed in just 24 hours. Designed primarily for young professionals, this modular house includes a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, all built off-site and assembled quickly on location.
Instacon Tower, Mohali, India
Completion Time: 48 hours
Year: 2012
The 10-storey Instacon Tower was erected in just two days using advanced pre-engineered building technology. This rapid construction demonstrated India's growing prowess in adopting innovative building methods.
T30 Hotel Tower, Changsha, China
Completion Time: 15 days
Year: 2011
Standing at 30 stories, the T30 Hotel Tower was constructed in a mere 15 days by Broad Sustainable Building. Utilsiing modular construction and prefabricated components, the project highlighted China's advancements in rapid urban development.
Mini Sky City, Changsha, China
Completion Time: 19 days
Year: 2015
Another marvel by Broad Sustainable Building, the 57-storey Mini Sky City was assembled in just 19 days. The project emphasised the efficiency of modular construction and China's commitment to sustainable building practices.
