Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
This precast concrete frame construction case study shows how a full building structure in Shanghai was completed in just 12 days with only 8 on-site workers.
The S7 Shanghai Highway Administration Office project was a real-world pilot demonstrating how European bolted precast technology performs at Chinese construction scale. In this video, we document the erection of an entire prefabricated building structure using Peikko’s bolted precast frame system—focused on results, not theory.
The case study follows the structural frame installation from delivery to completion. Precast columns and beams were connected using bolted connections that allowed immediate load-bearing capacity, fast alignment, and predictable sequencing. With no need for extended curing delays or complex temporary works, the structure advanced rapidly floor by floor, achieving full frame completion in just 12 days with a site crew of eight people.
For developers and project managers, the video highlights what fast precast building construction means in practice: shorter programmes, reduced labour exposure, and better cost control. In high-growth markets like China, where speed and scalability are critical, the ability to erect a complete frame this quickly creates a clear competitive advantage.
Structural engineers and precast manufacturers will also see how bolted precast frame systems support repeatability and quality control. The project demonstrates how prefabrication, precise connection design, and coordinated logistics come together to deliver consistent results under real site conditions—not just in controlled demonstrations.
Beyond a single building, this project represents a proof of concept: European-engineered precast connection technology adapted successfully to the demands of the Chinese construction environment. It shows what’s possible when industrialised construction methods are applied at scale, without sacrificing structural reliability.
If you’re evaluating precast construction in China or other high-volume markets, this case study provides concrete evidence of what bolted precast systems can achieve in terms of speed, labour efficiency, and overall project performance.
Learn more about Peikko’s solutions:
peikko.com (English)
http://www.peikko.cn/ (Chinese)
This precast concrete frame construction case study shows how a full building structure in Shanghai was completed in just 12 days with only 8 on-site workers.
The S7 Shanghai Highway Administration Office project was a real-world pilot demonstrating how European bolted precast technology performs at Chinese construction scale. In this video, we document the erection of an entire prefabricated building structure using Peikko’s bolted precast frame system—focused on results, not theory.
The case study follows the structural frame installation from delivery to completion. Precast columns and beams were connected using bolted connections that allowed immediate load-bearing capacity, fast alignment, and predictable sequencing. With no need for extended curing delays or complex temporary works, the structure advanced rapidly floor by floor, achieving full frame completion in just 12 days with a site crew of eight people.
For developers and project managers, the video highlights what fast precast building construction means in practice: shorter programmes, reduced labour exposure, and better cost control. In high-growth markets like China, where speed and scalability are critical, the ability to erect a complete frame this quickly creates a clear competitive advantage.
Structural engineers and precast manufacturers will also see how bolted precast frame systems support repeatability and quality control. The project demonstrates how prefabrication, precise connection design, and coordinated logistics come together to deliver consistent results under real site conditions—not just in controlled demonstrations.
Beyond a single building, this project represents a proof of concept: European-engineered precast connection technology adapted successfully to the demands of the Chinese construction environment. It shows what’s possible when industrialised construction methods are applied at scale, without sacrificing structural reliability.
If you’re evaluating precast construction in China or other high-volume markets, this case study provides concrete evidence of what bolted precast systems can achieve in terms of speed, labour efficiency, and overall project performance.
Learn more about Peikko’s solutions:
peikko.com (English)
http://www.peikko.cn/ (Chinese)
