Assembling the unit alone took a little over 3 hours. There were two times during the process where it REALLY would help to have a second person. If two people assemble it could probably be done in 2 - 2.5 hours.  It also helps to have a bigger area to assemble it,(at least 10'x10') as there are quite a few pieces. The construction was surprisingly decent and the pre-drilled holes were all aligned properly.  It is mostly all wood construction and seems rather durable for an assemble-it-yourself product.  I wish it was real glass and not plexi, but unless you were to open the doors, you wouldn't know it.  It looks very [...]- esque but not quite the same quality.  However, for the price, its a very good value.  I would definitely buy again and recommend it.