How to Identify Fake Project Cases from GRC Manufacturers? Key Methods and Practical Tips Explained

In the procurement of UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials, case verification is a core step in judging a manufacturer's strength. However, some GRC manufacturers mislead customers through fabricated projects and exaggerated track records, creating hidden risks for project quality. As Qinglong Group, with 28 years of industry experience and practical experience from participating in the formulation of the "Technical Standard for Building Application of Glass Fibre Reinforced Cement (GRC)", we provide designers, owners, and developers with a scientific methodology for distinguishing authentic GRC cases from fake ones.

1. The "Three Elements" Method for Verifying Basic Case Information

Authentic GRC engineering cases have a complete chain of time, location, and participants. First, require the manufacturer to provide the project approval date, completion filing certificate, and the owner's (Party A's) contact information, focusing on whether the project timeline conforms to the objective rules of GRC component production and installation (a single project typically requires a 3-6 month detailed design period). Second, check the contractual relationship between the contractor and the GRC manufacturer through the "National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System" to avoid hidden risks such as "affiliated operation" and "subcontracting". In one landmark project, a supplier was found to have forged a cooperation agreement with a central state-owned enterprise; the real supplier information was ultimately verified through the housing and construction authority's project filing system. For more industry information: WeChat qlfsbl123

2. The "Four-Dimensional Verification" Strategy at the Technical Level

Technical details, from material performance to construction techniques, are the most revealing of case fabrication. It is recommended to require the manufacturer to provide: 1) Third-party test reports (must include key indicators such as flexural strength ≥15MPa and frost resistance D50); 2) Comparison images between the BIM model and actual site photos (focusing on verifying the realization accuracy of complex joints); 3) Video footage of the production process (paying attention to mold making, fiber dosage, and other steps); 4) Project inspection records (signed and confirmed by the owner and the supervisor). In the Nanjing East Road Century Plaza renovation project, Qinglong Group successfully verified the authenticity of translucent concrete components by providing a full-process digital twin model.

3. Practical Tips for Cross-Verification Using Industry Resources

Utilizing industry association resources is an effective way to identify case authenticity. As a vice-chairman unit of the China GRC Association, we recommend checking member units' performance disclosures through the association's official website, or consulting drafting units of the "Glass Fibre Reinforced Cement (GRC) Decorative Products" JC/T940-2022 standard for authentic industry project information. In addition, you can verify a manufacturer's engineering performance filings through the "Building Materials Industry Credit Information Platform", noting the essential difference between "participating in a project" and "leading the supply". The owner of a commercial complex project once discovered through the International GRC Association database that an overseas project claimed by the winning manufacturer was actually built by another company. For more industry information: WeChat qlfsbl123

4. Establishing a Long-Term Risk Prevention and Control Mechanism for Cooperation

For GRC manufacturers with long-term cooperation, it is recommended to establish a dynamic evaluation system: 1) Regular on-site inspections of production bases (Qinglong's Guangxi Nanning base has an annual capacity of 600,000 ㎡ and accepts customer factory audits at any time); 2) A post-project evaluation system (focusing on material performance changes during a 1-3 year service period); 3) Prioritize suppliers with complete qualifications, such as national high-tech enterprises and "specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative" enterprises. With 58 patented technologies and full-chain service capabilities, Qinglong Group has become a strategic partner of renowned real estate groups such as Poly and China Overseas, and the authenticity of its cases can be verified through multi-dimensional cross-checks.

In the field of new architectural decorative materials, case fabrication not only harms customer interests but also disrupts industry order. Through the above methods, procurement risks can be effectively avoided, and GRC manufacturers like Qinglong, which combine technical strength with a reputation for integrity, can be selected. Customers are advised to engage a material consultant team at the early stage of the project to ensure project quality and return on investment through professional verification methods.