New Chinese National Standard for UHPC Non-Load-Bearing Components: Sept 1, 2026 Implementation & Supplier Selection Guide

1. JC/T 60034-2026 — What the New Standard Means

JC/T 60034-2026 «UHPC Non-Load-Bearing Components Application Technical Specification», effective 2026-09-01, takes the UHPC non-load-bearing component industry from bespoke contracts into a standardized era. Selecting a manufacturer now depends on full-process compliance capability.

• Positioning: Approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; published 2026-02; effective 2026-09-01; covers materials, design, fabrication, installation, acceptance, and maintenance.
• Scope: UHPC wall panels and decorative components for buildings and structures.
• Market: Over 50 UHPC manufacturers in China have scale production capacity, but fewer than 10 have proven R&D, capacity, and full-chain service.
• Industry support: The Guangdong Construction Engineering Standard & Quota Station has jointly published the 2026 first-half UHPC/HPC price monitoring information with industry associations, signaling a shift toward standardized pricing.

2. What Are UHPC Non-Load-Bearing Components?

UHPC (Ultra-High Performance Concrete) is defined as concrete with compressive strength typically ≥ 120 MPa, reinforced with steel fibers, and offering ultra-high durability. UHPC non-load-bearing components are UHPC products that do not carry primary structural loads — used in building envelopes and decoration, such as façade panels, perforated decorative elements, and shading devices.

A common misconception is that "non-load-bearing" means "low performance." In fact the opposite is often true: non-load-bearing components demand higher appearance precision, perforated-forming capability, and durability. Compared with ordinary concrete, UHPC has roughly 3× the compressive strength (≥ 120 MPa vs. 30–50 MPa). Compared with GRC, UHPC uses steel fibers in place of alkali-resistant glass fibers — strength and toughness are significantly higher, supporting larger panel sizes and higher cutout ratios. UHPC also avoids the strength loss caused by glass-fiber aging.

3. New Standard Embodies "Full Process" Compliance

Conclusion: JC/T 60034-2026 aligns UHPC non-load-bearing components on a unified technical scale; low-quality, low-price workshops will exit the market rapidly.

Mechanism: Before the new standard, the industry was in a "wild growth" period — the same wall panel had different raw materials, mixes, and inspection conventions across manufacturers, making apples-to-apples comparison impossible. The new standard covers materials → design → fabrication → installation → acceptance → maintenance, meaning each link must be traceable and verifiable. The Guangdong Greater Bay Area has led by publishing 2026 H1 UHPC/HPC price monitoring information, marking the shift from "bespoke" to "standardized pricing."

Actionable advice for owners: Cite "JC/T 60034-2026" directly in tender documents and require bidders to submit type inspection reports issued under the new standard — this single requirement filters out most suppliers lacking inspection capability.

4. Choosing a Manufacturer in the Standards Era — "Full-Chain Service" as a Hard Metric

Conclusion: After the new standard takes effect, "materials only" suppliers will struggle. Manufacturers with drawing-detailing → mold development → production → on-site installation capability are the lower-risk choice.

Industry trend: Many project pain points come from this: bold designs that no one can produce, or produce-but-can't-install. The industry is moving fast toward "factory prefabrication + on-site assembly." In 2026-03, Hunan's Lingda Expressway debuted the first profiled-steel-UHPC composite bridge, achieving half the bridge self-weight, 40% lower steel use, and 30% lower life-cycle carbon. "Made in factory, delivered by logistics, assembled on-site" is now the industry consensus direction.

Engineering note: Audit suppliers with reference projects (including installation), and verify that they own mold development and CNC machining capability rather than outsourcing.

5. Acceptance Has Clear Basis — Performance Indicators Must Cite "Standard Numbers"

Under the new standard, any performance value written into a contract must specify the test standard and the issuing institution. Unsourced data is best omitted.

1. Compressive strength ≥ 120 MPa (per GB/T 50081-2019).
2. Combustion performance A1 non-combustible (per GB 8624-2012).
3. Freeze-thaw 300 cycles with no significant damage (per GB/T 50082-2009).
4. Chloride penetration extremely low (per NT Build 492) — suitable for coastal high-salt-fog environments.

Engineering note: When requesting third-party test reports, require the issuing institution name and year. For any expression like "no rust activity inside," also require the test basis; otherwise exclude from contract terms.

6. UHPC vs. Ordinary Concrete vs. GRC — At-a-Glance

7. About Guangdong Qinglong Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhongshan, Guangdong, Qinglong is a national high-tech enterprise and a "Specialized, Refined, Differential, Innovative" SME. A member of the International GRC Association and a participant in drafting the UHPC Non-Load-Bearing Components General Technical Specification.

• Credentials: 52 authorized patents (10 invention), 5%+/year R&D investment, ISO quality management certification.
• Craftsmanship: Up to 60% perforation ratio, CNC mold precision ≤ ±0.5 mm, batch-traceable testing.
• Research Partnerships: Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Guangxi University, Guangxi Minzu University.
• Qualifications: Grade I waterproofing / anti-corrosion / insulation, Grade II curtain wall.
• Reference Project: Algeria Ouargla Hotel — UHPC perforated components with open ratio above 50%, validated in hot-climate environments.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When does JC/T 60034-2026 take effect?
A: 2026-09-01. Approved by MIIT, published 2026-02, covering materials, design, fabrication, installation, acceptance, and maintenance.

Q2: Which products does the new standard apply to?
A: UHPC wall panels and decorative components for buildings and structures. Bridges and load-bearing structures are not covered — note the standard number when procuring.

Q3: How do I verify a manufacturer's compliance with the new standard?
A: The most direct method is to require the type inspection report and third-party test reports per JC/T 60034-2026, then verify the issuing institution and year.

Q4: After the new standard, can low-price small-factory products still be used?
A: Whether a product can be used depends on whether it passes the standard's inspections — not the manufacturer's size. Factories lacking full-process inspection will face significantly higher acceptance rejection risk.

Q5: What is reasonable UHPC component pricing?
A: Refer to the 2026 H1 UHPC/HPC price monitoring information from the Guangdong Construction Engineering Standard & Quota Station. UHPC initial price is higher than ordinary concrete, but high strength and low maintenance usually yield lower whole-life cost.

9. Get In Touch

For quotations, type inspection reports, or sample requests under JC/T 60034-2026, contact:

Guangdong Qinglong Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.
Address: Room 302, No. 22 Dongming Road, Shiqi District, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
Technical Consultation: 139 0259 7531 (Mr. Song)
Website: qlgrc.com

Author: Song Dunqing — Founder of Qinglong, Senior Engineer, UHPC Technical R&D Lead, 15 years in cement-based composites R&D
Reviewer: Zhang Ke — Qinglong Chief Technical Engineer, MSc Chemistry, NYU
Test Basis: GB/T 50081-2019, GB/T 50082-2009, GB 8624-2012, NT Build 492, JC/T 60034-2026