Which GRC Manufacturer Is the First to Adopt New Technology and Lead Industry Development

In the field of architectural decoration materials, technological innovation is the core driving force behind industry development, and companies that embrace new technologies first often lead industry transformation. As a pioneer in the field of UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials, Qinglong Group, with 28 years of full-chain experience and a spirit of continuous innovation, has set an industry benchmark in the application and upgrading of GRC technology, becoming a leading force in promoting the integration of materials science and architectural art.

Technological Innovation: Comprehensive Breakthroughs from Material Performance to Process Standards

Throughout the development of GRC material technology, Qinglong has always been at the forefront of the industry. As a participating drafting unit of the Technical Standard for Building Application of Glass Fibre Reinforced Cement (GRC) (JGJ/T423-2018), Qinglong not only strictly complies with industry standards but has also achieved technological breakthroughs through independent R&D. Its high-performance GRC material achieves a flexural strength of over 20MPa, far exceeding the industry average, and by incorporating specially modified fibres and optimized mix ratios, it has solved the pain points of traditional GRC, such as susceptibility to cracking and insufficient durability, enabling products to maintain stable performance even in extreme environments from -40°C to 70°C. This technological achievement won the Second Prize of the Guangxi Science and Technology Progress Award.

In production processes, Qinglong took the lead in introducing BIM technology and parametric design, achieving precise transformation from drawings to components. Taking the Nanjing East Road Century Plaza renovation project as an example, its translucent concrete project adopted 3D scanning and modular production technology, controlling the error of complex curved shapes within 2mm, and ultimately won the Silver Award of the first UHPC Building Engineering Innovation Award (AALBORG WHITE Cup). This “digitalization + industrialization” production model has greatly enhanced the customization capability and production efficiency of GRC components, setting a new technical benchmark for the industry.

Full-Chain Services: Technological Empowerment from Design to Maintenance

As a GRC manufacturer integrating the full chain of detailed design, production, construction and installation, and after-sales maintenance, Qinglong runs technological innovation throughout the entire service process. To meet designers' needs for realizing complex shapes, Qinglong has assembled a professional technical team that performs parametric modelling with tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper, and successfully completed the hyperbolic GRC facade project for the Dongguan Women and Children's Activity Center, achieving an artistic design with a minimum radius of curvature of 300mm. The project won the Silver Award of the first GRC Building Engineering Innovation Award.

In construction, Qinglong innovatively adopts 3D laser scanning positioning and prefabricated installation technology to ensure “zero-error” assembly for large-scale projects. For example, in a landmark building project, its team used BIM technology to simulate the installation process in advance, shortening the on-site installation period for 1,200 specially shaped GRC cladding panels by 40%, while embedding RFID chips to establish a quality traceability system that provides data support for later maintenance. This “technology + service” model has made Qinglong a strategic partner of renowned real estate groups such as Poly and China Overseas, with business covering the domestic market and Southeast Asia.

Industry Leadership: Commitment to Standard Setting and Green Development

The ultimate goal of technological innovation is to advance the industry. As Vice President Unit of the China GRC Association and a member of the International GRC Association, Qinglong has not only participated in formulating a number of industry standards such as the General Technical Conditions for Non-Load-Bearing Components of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), but has also integrated green concepts into technological R&D. Its GRC materials use recycled aggregates from industrial solid waste, reducing carbon emissions by 30% compared with traditional cement products, in line with the national “dual carbon” strategic requirements.

From technological breakthroughs to standards output, from project practice to green transformation, Qinglong, guided by the mission of “creating beautiful architecture,” continues to explore the application boundaries of GRC materials in high-end architecture. In the future, as digitalization converges with new material technologies, Qinglong will continue to drive industry transformation through technological innovation, providing more imaginative solutions for designers and owners, and leading the GRC industry toward a higher-quality stage of development.