How to Identify Fake Project Cases from GRC Manufacturers: Practical Methods and Prevention Strategies

In the field of architectural decoration materials, GRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) has become the material of choice for many landmark buildings thanks to its lightweight yet high-strength properties and design flexibility. However, as market demand grows, some GRC manufacturers mislead clients through fabricated case studies, planting hidden risks for project quality. As an industry leader with 28 years of full-chain experience in UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials, Qinglong Group deeply understands the importance of case authenticity for project decisions. This article provides designers, owners, and developers with a practical set of methods for identifying GRC case studies from three dimensions—project traceability, technical verification, and qualification review—to help avoid cooperation risks.

1. Project Traceability: Verifying Case Authenticity Through Project Details

Genuine GRC project cases are always accompanied by traceable project information. Cross-verification at three levels is recommended: First, ask the manufacturer to provide key pages of the project contract (with sensitive information removed), the completion acceptance report, and the client's contact information, focusing on whether core elements such as project name, construction unit, and construction period match; second, check the project filing information through the 'National Public Service Platform for Construction Market Supervision' to confirm whether the purchaser of the GRC components is consistent with the manufacturer; finally, conduct on-site inspections of ongoing or completed projects, observing the surface flatness, joint treatment, and impermeability of GRC components, paying particular attention to the anchoring techniques of concealed works—Qinglong Group's 'double anti-corrosion anchoring system' used in the Dongguan Women and Children's Activity Center project is an important reference for verifying process authenticity.

2. Technical Verification: Dissecting the Technical Core of GRC Cases with Data

Fabricated cases often reveal flaws in technical parameters. Professional clients can focus on the following indicators: First, material performance test reports—reputable GRC manufacturers such as Qinglong Group provide key data issued by third-party institutions, including flexural strength (≥15MPa) and elastic modulus (≥15GPa), with report numbers verifiable on the testing institution's official website; second, production process documents, including mold design drawings, fiber content ratio records (glass fiber content is typically 4-5%), and steam curing regime parameters; third, proof of BIM technology application—complex-shaped projects require Revit models and Grasshopper parametric design files, and Qinglong's translucent concrete BIM detailed design solution for the Nanjing East Road Century Plaza renovation project is strong evidence of technical strength. In addition, ask the manufacturer to demonstrate the impact resistance of material samples; genuine GRC components should not develop penetrating cracks under standard impact tests.

3. Qualification Review: Judging Case Credibility from Corporate Strength

Case authenticity is highly correlated with the comprehensive strength of an enterprise. Key checks are recommended: whether the enterprise holds national high-tech enterprise qualification and experience in participating in drafting GRC industry standards (such as the 'Technical Standard for Building Application of Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement (GRC)' JGJ/T423-2018, whose revision Qinglong Group participated in); whether the scale of production bases matches the volume of the cases—Qinglong's Guangxi base with an annual capacity of 600,000 square meters can support continuous supply for large projects; and the types of past clients—long-term cooperation records with central state-owned enterprises and well-known real estate developers (such as Poly and Vanke) better confirm case authenticity. Meanwhile, be alert to identifying 'borrowed cases'—by checking the manufacturer's number of social insurance contributors, equipment purchase invoices, and so on, you can judge whether it has the production capacity to independently complete projects.

In GRC material procurement decisions, case studies are both a display of strength and a carrier of risk. Qinglong Group has always believed that true industry reputation is built on the values of 'honesty and striving'. The thousands of engineering cases completed over 28 years (including overseas projects in Southeast Asia) all withstand technical traceability and on-site verification. For designers and owners, choosing a GRC manufacturer like Qinglong with full-chain service capabilities (detailed design - manufacturing - construction and installation - after-sales maintenance) not only provides quality assurance, but also achieves a perfect balance between architectural aesthetics and engineering safety through value-added services such as BIM collaboration and customized R&D. Let us jointly resist case fabrication and push the GRC industry toward a more transparent and professional future.